Adenomatoid tumor
Adenomatoid Tumor
Adenomatoid tumor (pronunciation: ad-uh-no-muh-toid too-mer) is a benign neoplasm that primarily affects the genitourinary system.
Etymology
The term "adenomatoid" is derived from the Greek words "aden" meaning gland and "oma" meaning tumor, indicating the glandular appearance of the tumor cells.
Definition
An adenomatoid tumor is a rare, benign tumor that typically arises in the genital tract of both males and females. It is most commonly found in the epididymis in men and the fallopian tube in women.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an adenomatoid tumor can vary depending on the location of the tumor. In many cases, the tumor is asymptomatic and is discovered incidentally during surgery or autopsy. When symptoms do occur, they may include pain or swelling in the affected area.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an adenomatoid tumor is typically made through histopathological examination. Imaging studies such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan may also be used to identify the tumor.
Treatment
Treatment for an adenomatoid tumor typically involves surgical removal of the tumor. Because these tumors are benign, they do not spread to other parts of the body and the prognosis is generally excellent.
Related Terms
- Neoplasm
- Genitourinary
- Tumor
- Genital tract
- Epididymis
- Fallopian tube
- Histopathological
- Ultrasound
- Computed tomography
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adenomatoid tumor
- Wikipedia's article - Adenomatoid tumor
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