{"id":577,"date":"2019-11-23T09:50:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-23T09:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=577"},"modified":"2020-01-24T13:21:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T13:21:50","slug":"tumors-and-other-growths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/tumors-and-other-growths\/","title":{"rendered":"Tumors and other growths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tumor means lump.\u00a0Tumors can sometimes be caused by cancer, but most tumors<\/strong> are not cancerous.\u00a0There are also many other types of growths that can be obtained on the body and in the body.\u00a0Most people can have and still feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read more about cancer in the text\u00a0What is cancer?\u00a0This text provides examples of tumors and other growths that are mostly benign, also called benignly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A benign tumor or outgrowth grows in one place without spreading.\u00a0It may still need to be removed, for example, if it becomes large or infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a tumor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tumor means that cells somewhere in the body or on the body have begun to multiply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benign tumors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Most tumors<\/span> are benign.\u00a0Benign tumors are easy to remove if needed.\u00a0Some benign tumors can become cancerous tumors, such as polyps in the gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer Tumors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A cancer tumor is also called a malignant tumor. It can grow into other organs and body tissues and usually also spread in the body through the lymph fluid and blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of tumors and growths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here you can read about examples of benign tumors<\/em> and tubers or growths that can be a blister or a swelling after an injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adenoma – glandular tumor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An adenoma is the same as a glandular tumor.\u00a0It is a benign tumor in a gland.\u00a0Glands are organs that make different kinds of secretions.\u00a0For example, secretions are saliva, sweat,\u00a0hormones or substances that break down food in the stomach and intestines.\u00a0Some adenomas can secrete large amounts of hormones or be precursors to cancer.\u00a0In that case, they are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cyst is a fluid-filled bladder.\u00a0Cysts can be of different sizes.\u00a0They can sit in different places in the body, for example in the ovaries, in the breasts or in the liver.\u00a0Cysts are usually removed if they touch organs or other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fibroadenoma – connective tissue nodule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fibroadenoma is a benign lump in the connective tissue of the breast. Fibroadenoma is due to the fact that some of the breast can grow faster than the surrounding tissue. You may be operated on if the fibroadenoma is large or in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fibroid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A fibroma is a benign connective tissue tumor that can be formed anywhere on the body.\u00a0It may look like a lump or elevation or as a protruding birthmark fixed with the same color as the other skin.\u00a0Fibroma rarely needs to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthmark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A\u00a0\u00a0birthmark\u00a0\u00a0is a benign tumor that can be formed anywhere on the body.\u00a0It can also be called liver spots.\u00a0Almost all birthmarks are harmless, but sometimes a birthmark can develop into malignant melanoma.\u00a0Therefore, it is important that you pay attention to whether you have birthmarks that are changing.\u00a0Then you need to be examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthmarks are an example of pigmented skin changes.\u00a0Pigmented means that the skin change has a darker color than the other skin.\u00a0There are many other pigmented skin changes that are benign and that are more common the older you get.\u00a0You can read more about benign skin changes here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ganglion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ganglion is also called the late knot.\u00a0It is a rise caused by fluid formed at a joint, such as the wrist.\u00a0Gangler’s usually disappearing without treatment within a few weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benign prostate enlargement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Benign prostate enlargement means that the prostate has grown in size.\u00a0It is common when you get older.\u00a0Sometimes you may have problems that need to be treated.\u00a0Benign prostate enlargement has nothing to do with prostate cancer, although the symptoms can sometimes be the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hemangiomas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels that can occur inside the body or on the skin.\u00a0An example of hemangioma is a so-called strawberry brand.\u00a0Strawberries are most common in children up to one year.\u00a0Most hemangiomas cause no problems and disappear without treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corn and hardiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hardening can be formed if you use shoes that are too tight or that press against the foot in some other way.\u00a0Then the skin becomes hard and thick.\u00a0An ear of corn can be formed if the hardening is loaded or worn for a long time.\u00a0Hardens and corns can hurt.\u00a0Most often you can treat yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

lipoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A\u00a0\u00a0lipoma is a fat tuber that you can get in the skin anywhere on the body.\u00a0Lumps do not need to be treated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

fibroids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A\u00a0\u00a0myoma is a benign tumor in the form of a muscle node in the uterus or uterus.\u00a0Myoma can sometimes hurt or cause other problems that need to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polyp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A polyp may be a benign tumor or a swelling due to inflammation.\u00a0A polyp grows out of the skin or a mucous membrane and looks like a bud or a stalk.\u00a0You can get polyps, for example, in the nose, on the vocal cords, in the bladder, in the stomach or in the intestine.\u00a0For safety reasons,\u00a0polyps in the intestine, for example, are usually\u00a0operated on because they can sometimes develop into cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thyroid cyst – posterior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A sebaceous glandular cyst can also be called atheroma.\u00a0It is a benign cyst that contains sebum.\u00a0It occurs when the opening from a sebaceous gland into the skin has become clogged.\u00a0A sebaceous gland cyst can be formed anywhere on the body.\u00a0They are most common where hair grows, especially in the scalp.\u00a0A sebaceous cyst can be removed if it causes discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wart <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warts are caused by viruses. Warts are most common on hands or feet. Hand warts and foot warts usually disappear without treatment, but it can take a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Wart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age warts are the most common benign tumors.\u00a0They are usually formed on the face, chest, and back.\u00a0You can get your first age warning when you are in your 30s.\u00a0Age warts do not need to be treated.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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