Extra gonadal germ cell tumors are rare tumors that develop from germ cells outside the gonads. Germ cells are normally found in the reproductive organs, where they develop into eggs in females and sperm in males. In some cases, germ cells may be present outside the gonads and can give rise to an extra gonadal germ cell tumor. These tumors…
INTRAOCULAR MELANOMA
Intraocular melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the middle layer of the eye. It occurs when melanocyte cells of the eye, which give color to the eyes, start growing abnormally. Intraocular melanoma is also known as uveal melanoma or ocular melanoma. What Is Intraocular Melanoma? Intraocular melanoma develops from abnormal growth of melanocyte cells in the…
ISLET CELL TUMORS
Islet cells are endocrine cells present in the pancreas. These cells secrete insulin, which helps control blood sugar levels. When islet cells start growing abnormally, it is called an islet cell tumor. Islet cell tumors are a rare type of cancer and are also known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs). An islet cell tumor can be benign or malignant in…
Increased Uric acid
Uric acid is a waste product produced by the body when it breaks down purines. Normally, uric acid is removed from the blood by the kidneys and passed out of the body through urine. When the body produces too much uric acid or does not remove enough of it, uric acid can build up in the blood. This condition is…
