Formerly known as hyper-nephroma, renal cell carcinoma or Grawitz tumor is a carcinoma that originates in the renal tubular epithelial cells. In order of frequency is the tenth malignancy in males and 14th among women, accounting for 2% of malignancies and is more common in men than in women, with a ratio 2 to 1. (more…)
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Renal Cell Carcinoma
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An Anatomy Lesson
Monday, December 14th, 2009Lips, teeth, gums, buccal mucosa (inner lining of the lips and cheeks), the floor of the 
mouth, palate, and also the small area behind the wisdom teeth. All these areas are those that make up the oral cavity, next to the pharynx (posterior third of the tongue and throat, and tonsils) are the regions that are affected by malignant cells. Moreover, between the throat and stomach, the tube through which pass, among other substances, drink and food, is the esophagus. It is located just immediately behind the trachea and an adult has a length of around 25 centimeters. (more…)
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