Other Benign Tumors
Other Benign Tumors
A benign tumor refers to a condition where cells in the body grow abnormally, but the growth does not pose a threat to life.
It refers to lumps that are non-cancerous.
Epidermoid cyst
A waste accumulation
skin pouch that
forms inside the body.
Lipoma
A lump of
clumped fat cells
Pilomatricoma
A calcified mass
that occurs
in the hair matrix.
Hemangioma
A mass caused
by vascular malformation
Dermatofibroma
A lump where the skin gradually hardens
Soft fibroma
A benign tumor
caused by
overgrowth of skin.
Neuroma
A benign tumor
occurring in the nerves
Ganglion Cyst
A benign tumor
formed in the
joint capsule.
A benign
bone tumor.
A benign tumor
that forms in bone tissue.
Benign tumors can occur in all tissues of our body, including skin, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and bones.
Due to the variety of types, accurate diagnosis is necessary.
It is a benign tumor that commonly appears on the face, arms, etc.
and is most frequent in individuals under 20, particularly in children.
Initially, it may resemble a bruise or a mosquito bite,
but over time, it darkens and develops into a firm lump.
For all benign tumors, it is best to remove them while they are small
to minimize scarring and ensure a faster recovery after surgery.
Pilomatricoma
Pilomatricoma
Fibroma refers to a benign tumor formed
by the growth or hardening of connective tissue in the body.
Depending on the type, it can include dermatofibromas,
soft tissue fibromas, neurofibromas, vascular fibromas, and cystic fibromas.
For all benign tumors, it is best to remove them while they are small
to minimize scarring and ensure a faster recovery after surgery.
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