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{{SK}} Fibroma; fibroid tumors; fibroids
{{SK}} Fibroma; fibroid tumors; fibroids
==Overview==
==[[Fibroma overview|Overview]]==
==[[Fibroma classification|Classification]]==
==[[Fibroma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
==[[Fibroma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Fibroma from other Diseases]]==
==[[Fibroma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==


'''Fibromas''' (or '''fibroid tumors''' or '''fibroids''') are [[benign]] [[tumor]]s that are composed of fibrous or [[connective tissue]]. They can grow in all organs, arising from [[mesenchyme]]  tissue.
==Diagnosis==
 
[[Fibroma history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Fibroma physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Fibroma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
The term "[[fibroblast]]ic" or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the [[fibrous connective tissue]]. When the term '''fibroma''' is used without modifier, it is usually considered [[benign]], with the term [[fibrosarcoma]] reserved for [[malignant]] tumors.
 
The term '''[[fibroid]]''' can also refer to tumors of [[smooth muscle]], as in [[uterine fibroids]].
 
==Hard Fibroma==  
The hard fibroma (fibroma durum) consists of many fibres and few cells, e.g. in skin it is called '''[[dermatofibroma]]''' (fibroma simplex or nodulus cutaneous), might A special form is the [[keloid]], which derives from hyperplastic growth of [[scars]].
 
==Soft Fibroma==
The '''soft fibroma''' (fibroma molle) or fibroma with a shaft (acrochordon, skin tag, fibroma pendulans) consist of many loosely connected cells and less fibroid tissue. It mostly appears at the neck, armpits or groins. The photo shows a soft fibroma of the eyelid.
 
==Other Types of Fibroma==
The fibroma cavernosum or '''angiofibroma''', consists of many often dilated vessels, it is a vasoactive tumor occurring almost exclusively in adolescent males.
 
The '''cystic fibroma''' (fibroma cysticum) has central softening or dilated [[lymphatic vessels]].
 
The '''myxofibroma''' (fibroma myxomatodes) is produced by liquefaction of the underlying [[soft tissue]].
 
The '''cemento-ossifying fibroma''' is hard and fibrous, most frequently seen in the [[jaw]] or [[mouth]], sometimes in connection with a [[fracture]] or another type of [[injury]].
 
Other fibromas: '''chondromyxoid fibroma''', '''desmoplasmic fibroma''', '''nonossifying fibroma''', '''ossifying fibroma''', '''perifollicular fibroma''', '''pleomorphic fibroma'''  etc.
 
'''Ovarian Fibroma'''
 
It appears in the [[sex cord-stromal tumour]] group of [[Ovarian cancer|ovarian neoplasm]]s. Ovary fibromas are most frequent during [[middle age]], and rare in children.
Upon gross [[pathology|pathological]] inspection, ovary fibromas are firm and white or tan.
Variants with [[edema]] are especially likely to be associated with [[Meig's syndrome]].
On [[Microscope|microscopic]] examination, there are intersecting bundles of [[spindle cells]] producing [[collagen]].
There may be [[thecoma]]tous areas (fibrothecoma).


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Benign fibromas can be removed or left alone. A physician should examine the fibroma and determine whether it may be malignant. If there is any question as to whether it may be cancer-related, it should be removed. This is usually a brief outpatient procedure.
[[Fibroma surgery|Surgery]]


==Outcomes==
==Case Studies==
:[[Fibroma case study one|Case #1]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Peripheral ossifying fibroma]]
* [[Peripheral ossifying fibroma]]
* [[Acrochordon]] (skin tags)
* [[Acrochordon]] (skin tags)
==External links==
* [http://www.dental.mu.edu/oralpath/lesions/fibroma/fibroma.htm  Marquette]
* [http://www.skinsite.com/info_dermatofibromas.htm Dermatofibroma]
* [http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site786/mainpageS786P0.html Angiofibroma]





Revision as of 20:20, 14 September 2012

Fibroma
Soft Fibroma (fibroma molle).
ICD-O: 8810/0
MeSH D005350

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Synonyms and keywords: Fibroma; fibroid tumors; fibroids

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