NUT Midline Carcinoma

What is NUT Midline Carcinoma?

NUT Midline Carcinoma is an erratic and aggressive carcinoma categorized by chromosomal reorganization occurring most frequently in the mediastinum. What is the Pathology of NUT Midline Carcinoma? The pathology of NUT midline carcinoma is: -Etiology: The cause of NUT midline…
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

What is a Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a tumor is categorized by a typical geographic distribution, in anatomic association to lymphoid tissue. What is the Pathology of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma? The pathology of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is: -Etiology: The cause of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the environmental…
Sinonasal Papilloma

What is a Sinonasal (Schneiderian) Papilloma?

Sinonasal (Schneiderian) papilloma is a benign infiltrative epithelial neoplasm arising from ectodermal derived pseudostratified ciliated epithelium which covers the nasal cavity and sinonasal tract. What is the Pathology of Sinonasal (Schneiderian) Papilloma? The pathology of sinonasal (Schneiderian) papilloma is:  -Etiology:…
Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

What is a Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma?

Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a peculiar tumor that occurs entirely in adolescent males (10-20 years of age) suggesting the role of testosterone hormone in its production. What is the Pathology of Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma? The pathology of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is: -Etiology: The…
Tumors of the Nasopharynx

What are Tumors of the Nasopharynx?

Tumors of the nasopharynx are benign or malignant condition affecting the nasopharynx.  Note that these tumors may also occur in the nose or sinuses.  Examples of tumors of the nasopharynx include:  Nasopharyngeal angiofibromaSinonasal (Schneiderian) papillomaNasopharyngeal carcinomaNUT midline carcinomaOlfactory neuroblastoma aka…
Laryngitis

What is Laryngitis?

Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx. What is the Pathology of Laryngitis? The pathology of laryngitis is: -Etiology: The cause of laryngitis include exposure to noxious agents, vocal misuse, and/ or infectious agents causing upper respiratory tract infections -Genes involved:…
Tonsillitis

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils secondary to the viral or bacterial agent. Can either be acute or chronic.  What is the Pathology of Tonsillitis? The pathology of tonsillitis is: -Etiology: The cause of tonsillitis is Viral and/or bacterial contagions…
Pharyngitis

What is Pharyngitis?

Pharyngitis is an inflammation irritation of the pharynx. What is the Pathology of Pharyngitis? The pathology of pharyngitis is: -Etiology: The cause of pharyngitis is usually infectious, with the viral origin and bacterial group A streptococci. -Genes involved: None.  -Pathogenesis:…