Also called odontogenic tumors and cysts, these typically benign lesions develop in the jawbone or the soft tissues in the mouth. They vary in severity.
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
These cancers form in the linings of nerves. Treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and, sometimes, chemotherapy.
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Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease has signs and symptoms of multiple disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. There's no cure, but medications can help.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1)
Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors to grow and too many hormones to be made.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
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Nasal and paranasal tumors
Learn about these cancerous and noncancerous growths that form in and around the nose. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Neuroendocrine tumors
Learn about the types of tumors that make up this group of rare cancers. Find out about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.
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Neurofibromatosis type 1
This genetic condition causes tumors on nerve tissue. Surgery and other therapies can manage symptoms.
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Oral thrush
This infection is caused by the overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans in the mouth.
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Learn about these cancers that start in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Explore innovative treatments, including the Whipple procedure and PRRT.
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Parotid tumors
Learn about symptoms and diagnosis of parotid gland tumors. Find out how operations, such as parotidectomy, can treat parotid tumors and parotid cancers.
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