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Jul 11, 2017 - Adenomas are benign tumors starting in the epithelial tissue of a gland or gland-like structure. The epithelial tissue is the thin layer of tissue covering organs, glands, and other structures. A common type of adenoma is a polyp in the colon. Adenomas might also grow in the liver or the adrenal, pituitary, ...
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IN THIS ARTICLE A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells that serves Causes of Benign Tumors no purpose. A benign tumor is not a malignant tumor, Treatment of Benign Tumors which is cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or Common Types of Benign spread to other parts of the Tumors body the way cancer can. In most cases, the outlook with benign tumors is very good. But benign tumors can be serious if they press on vital structures such as blood vessels or nerves. Therefore, sometimes they require treatment and other times they do not.
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Causes of Benign Tumors What causes a benign tumor to form? Often the cause is unknown. But the growth of a benign tumor might be linked to: Environmental toxins, such as exposure to radiation Genetics Diet Stress Local trauma or injury Inflammation or infection
Treatment of Benign Tumors In many cases, benign tumors need no treatment. Doctors may simply use "watchful waiting" to make sure they cause no problems. But treatment may be needed if symptoms are a problem. Surgery is a common type of treatment for benign tumors. The goal is to remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues. Other types of treatment may include medication or radiation.
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Adenomas are benign tumors starting in the epithelial tissue of a gland or gland-like structure. The epithelial tissue is the thin layer of tissue covering organs, glands, and other structures. A common type of adenoma is a polyp in the colon. Adenomas might also grow in the liver or the adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland.
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If needed, adenomas can often be removed with surgery. Although not common, this type of tumor can become malignant. In the colon, less than 1 out of every 10 adenomas become cancerous.
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