Adenolipoma

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Adenolipoma

Adenolipoma (pronounced: ad-uh-noh-lip-oh-muh) is a benign tumor that is composed of both glandular (adenoid) and fatty (lipoid) tissues.

Etymology

The term "Adenolipoma" is derived from three Greek words: "aden" meaning gland, "lipos" meaning fat, and "oma" meaning tumor. Thus, the term literally translates to a tumor composed of gland and fat.

Description

Adenolipomas are typically found in the subcutaneous tissues and are most commonly located in the head, neck, and trunk regions. They are usually painless and slow-growing, often going unnoticed until they reach a size that causes discomfort or cosmetic concern.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of an adenolipoma is typically made through a combination of physical examination, imaging studies such as ultrasound or MRI, and histological examination of a biopsy sample.

Treatment

Treatment for adenolipomas generally involves surgical removal of the tumor. This is usually a straightforward procedure, as these tumors are typically well-encapsulated and easy to separate from surrounding tissues.

Related Terms

  • Lipoma: A benign tumor composed of fatty tissue.
  • Adenoma: A benign tumor composed of glandular tissue.
  • Biopsy: A procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.
  • Benign tumor: A non-cancerous growth that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski