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what is pleomorphic rhabdo sarcoma?

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Cancer, usually kids: Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that occurs primarily in kids and rarely in adults. Chemotherapy is given to all patients followed by surgery and/or radiation, depending on the specific case. If caught before it spreads, it can often be cured.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: pleomorphic?

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Many shapes: We use the term pleomorphic often in pathology; it literally means "many shapes". Pleomorphic cells in a tumor may tell of the genetic instability that's central to cancer, but the benign pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary glands merely has many different tissue types. The context gives the meaning.

Question 3

what are pleomorphic bacteria, and are they dangerous to humans?

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Change shape: Pleomorphic bacteria are ones that don't always exist in a single, set shape.  Their level of danger depends on what they are and their virulence; there is nothing about being pleomorphic itself that makes them dangerous.

Question 4

what kind of cancer is a pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma?

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Brain neoplasm.: This is a brain neoplasm that occurs more commonly in children and teenagers.  They arise from the cerebral hemispheres (upper most sections) and in contact with the leptomeninges.  They are formed through the mitosis of astrocytes.

Question 5

hi..i need help..will you please tell me or explain to me the pathophysiology of pleomorphic adenoma? thanks

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Benign tumor: Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of salivary glands . It is made up of different cell types and hence the designation pleomorphic which means variable. Presents as swelling in or around the mouth. Treatment is to completely excise so that it won't recur

Question 6

my diag mammo stated  presence of a small tightly grouped microcalcifications slightly pleomorphic and represent interval  how serious?going to see bs

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Mammography: Hi, Pleomorphic Microcalcifications on mammogram are concerning and deserve further evaluation including Ultrasound/MRI and biopsy. please talk to your surgeon. 
Good luck.

Question 7

my mammogram shows clustered pleomorphic calcification should i be worried ?

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Be concerned!: By your description a biopsy would be indicated. This can be performed with ultrasound guidance if there are findings by u/s in the region, or if not, with stereotactic guidance. These can easily be performed by a radiologist skilled in these procedures, or by a breast surgeon.  This should be done as soon as possible.

Question 8

fnac shows that smears show pleomorphic salivary adenoma. what is the treatment for this ?

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To remove it: This is a benign tumor of your salivary gland. However, there is a risk that over time it could become malignant (cancer). It will also continue to grow. For these reasons, it needs to be removed, and that means removing the entire salivary gland with surgery. Even though these are benign tumors, they can recur years later in the same place if not completely removed.

Question 9

i ve 1.8cm *1.3cm pleomorphic adenoma on superficial lobe of patotid gland.scared to do surgery.possible complications of surgery?postoperative care?

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Surgery mandatory: The benign tumor will just get bigger and bigger and the  risks of nerve damage will be higher. Procedure safe with an experienced surgeon.
Recommend Jeffrey Spiro, M.D., Professor, Department of Surgery. U Conn Medical Center, Framingham CT
860-679-2804

Question 10

dx w/ benign pleomorphic adenoma on palate. it is sometimes flat and spreads out and other times shrinks and gets firm. this is located right above a deep cavity. could this actually be from a cavity?  pushing on lesion with tongue seperated it.

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Palate lesion: A dentist or oral surgeon would have to examine you to determine if there is an abscess from an infected upper tooth and whether there is any relation to the palate lesion. An adenoma probably wouldn't be.

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