Index
M
Entries beginning with M.
-
Melanoma
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM)
-
Pleural mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
A cancer of the pleural lining, not of the lung tissue itself. Most cases are linked to asbestos, often decades after exposure.
-
Central nervous system
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumour of children and starts in the cerebellum. This entry covers molecular groups, surgery, CSI, and chemotherapy.
-
Melanoma
Melanoma
-
Central nervous system
Meningioma
Meningioma is a tumour of the meninges, usually benign and slow-growing. This entry covers incidental findings, WHO grade, and when to operate or watch.
-
Merkel cell
Merkel cell carcinoma
A rare, fast-growing skin cancer of neuroendocrine cells. It often appears as a painless red or purple nodule on sun-exposed skin of older adults.
-
Plasma-cell neoplasms
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a plasma-cell malignancy of the bone marrow. This entry covers CRAB features, IMWG diagnosis, and modern drug combinations.
-
Cutaneous lymphomas
Mycosis fungoides
The most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Despite the name, it is not a fungal infection. It often starts as patches that look like eczema or psoriasis.
-
Chronic myeloid & MDS
MDS
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are clonal marrow disorders with ineffective blood production. This entry covers risk scores, transfusions, and transplant.