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This article introduces Pediatric heart tumors: mostly benign (rhabdomyomas, teratomas). Malignant forms rare. Teratomas most common in newborns; tuberous sclerosis linked to fetal tumors.

This article introduces Thymic cancer: rare, aggressive thymus malignancy often found incidentally. More invasive than thymoma. Distinct from thymic lymphomas/germ cell tumors.

This article introduces Pediatric thymoma: rare thymus tumor, slow-growing, rarely spreads. Found incidentally on chest X-rays. Distinct from thymic lymphomas/germ cell tumors.

This article introduces Pediatric esophageal tumors: rare, can be benign/malignant. Typically arise from esophageal lining cells ('food pipe'). Mostly squamous cell origin.

This article introduces Pediatric lung cancer: rare but mostly malignant. Common types are tracheobronchial tumors and pleural pulmonary blastomas. Lungs vital for oxygen exchange.

This article introduces Pediatric breast cancer: rare but aggressive in 15-39yrs. Mostly benign (fibroadenomas); phyllodes tumors may become malignant. Genetic counseling advised.

This article introduces NUT midline carcinoma: rare aggressive cancer with NUT gene fusions (75% BRD4). Highly malignant, poor prognosis, rapid progression.

This article introduces Recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis: HPV-linked (6/11) benign vocal cord tumors in kids. Can rarely spread to lungs, risk malignant transformation if untreated.

This article introduces Pediatric salivary gland tumors: rare (0.5% childhood cancers), 2nd most common head/neck tumor. 95% 5-year survival rate post-treatment.

This article introduces More than 90 percent of tumors and tumor-like lesions in the mouth are benign. Oral cancer is extremely rare in children and adolescents.