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A neoplasm (/ ˈ n iː oʊ p l æ z əm, ˈ n iː ə-/) [1] [2] is a type of abnormal and excessive growth of tissue. The process that occurs to form or produce a neoplasm is called neoplasia . The growth of a neoplasm is uncoordinated with that of the normal surrounding tissue, and persists in growing abnormally, even if the original trigger ...
236 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of genitourinary organs; 237 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands and nervous system. 237.0 Pituitary gland and craniopharyngeal duct. Pituitary adenoma; 237.7 Neurofibromatosis; 238 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites and tissues 238.4 Polycythemia vera
A subcategory of D48.1, Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue, has been created with more specific codes: [50] D48.11: Desmoid tumor D48.110: Desmoid tumor of head and neck; D48.111: Desmoid tumor of chest wall; D48.112: Desmoid tumor, intrathoracic; D48.113: Desmoid tumor of abdominal wall
Hematological malignancies are malignant neoplasms ("cancer"), and they are generally treated by specialists in hematology and/or oncology. In some centers "hematology/oncology" is a single subspecialty of internal medicine while in others they are considered separate divisions (there are also surgical and radiation oncologists).
An endocrine gland neoplasm is a neoplasm affecting one or more glands of the endocrine system. [citation needed] Examples include: Adrenal tumor; Pituitary adenoma; The most common form is thyroid cancer. [1] Conditions such as pancreatic cancer or ovarian cancer can be considered endocrine tumors, or classified under other systems.
Digestive system neoplasms are tumors which affect the digestive system. There are many different and various pathologic classification for digestive system neoplasms. Considering the part of the digestive system that they origin, they are classified as: [1] esophageal cancer; gastric cancer; small intestinal cancer; colorectal cancer; anal cancer
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), also termed pleomorphic myofibrosarcoma, [1] high-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma, and high-grade myofibrosarcoma, [2] is characterized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a rare, poorly differentiated neoplasm (i.e., an abnormal growth of cells that have an unclear identity and/or cell of origin). [3]
Cancer, malignant neoplasm: Malignant tumor (right) spreads uncontrollably and invades the surrounding tissues; benign tumor (left) remains self-contained from neighbouring tissue: Specialty: Oncology: Symptoms: Fatigue, lump(s), change in skin, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss [1] Risk factors