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No. A benign neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium, in which there is a conspicuous stroma of proliferating fibroblasts and connective tissue elements; commonly occurs in breast tissue. Some people have breasts with a lot of fatty tissue and some have cystic breasts. If you have the type with cysts, the tissue can create a small, hard, round area. Initially they are not harmful or cancerous. That is what benign means.
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What is the main function of the pituitary adenoma?
it's a typically begin, slow-growing tumor that arises from cells in the pituitary glands. The correct word is BENIGN, meaning non-malignant, non-cancerous tumor - NOT BEGIN as written. It is obviously just a typo. Docsavvy
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of a gland?
One kind of adrenal tumor that is often benign is a pheochromocytoma.
Should you be worried about a 1.7 cm benign adrenal adenoma?
Not if it is benign. That means that it is not cancerous. Keep your follow up dates with you doctor.
Is milk secretion when not pregnant a normal thing?
Milk secretion unrelated to nursing or pregnancy is known as galactorrhea. This condition is unusual and is caused by hormonal imbalance involving estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. The hormonal imbalance can be related to medications side effect, breast & nipple stimulation, or certain tumors of endocrine glands (adenoma) especially pituitary adenoma. An adenoma is a benign (harmless) tumor, as opposed to a malignant (cancerous) tumor.
What is virilizing adenoma?
describe virilizing adenoma
Is a hyperplastic adenomatoid colloid nodule and a follicular neoplasm most likely a follicular adenoma could this be cancer?
Hyperplastic adenomatoid colloid nodules lack a fibrous capsule. The colloid nodule and the neoplasm can be cancerous, but they are slow growing. Doppler and a fine needle biopsy will show whether these growths are cancerous.
What is pleural of adenoma?
The plural of adenoma is adenomas.
Is adenoma singular?
Adenoma is singular; its plural is adenomata.
What is adonoma?
Do you mean adenoma? An adenoma is a benign tumor.
What does it mean to have a cyst on the right pole of thyroid?
When there's an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissues, this is commonly referred to as a thyroid adenoma. The Mayo Clinic says it's not clear why a thyroid adenoma occurs but it is a type of growth that isn't cancerous. Thyroid adenomas sometimes form as a result of degenerated cysts, or fluid-filled cavities, in the thyroid.
What is mucinous adenoma?
Mucinous adenoma is a type of benign tumor that is made up of mucus-producing cells. It commonly occurs in the ovaries, pancreas, and other organs. While usually non-cancerous, in some cases, it can progress to a malignant tumor.
What is an adenoma?
An adenoma is a benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.
