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'''Adenoma''' is a benign [[tumour]] composed of glands. | [[Image: Tubular adenoma 4 low mag.jpg | thumb | right | [[Tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract|Tubular adenoma]] of the colorectum, a benign pre-malignant lesion. [[H&E stain]].]] | ||
'''Adenoma''' is a benign [[tumour]] composed of glands. | |||
The ''-oma'' ending implies benign; however, it should be noted that there are several exceptions. [[Melanoma]]s and [[sarcoma]]s are malignant! | |||
==Types of adenoma== | ==Types of adenoma== | ||
===Gastrointestinal pathology=== | |||
*[[Serous microcystic adenoma of the pancreas]]. | *[[Serous microcystic adenoma of the pancreas]]. | ||
*[[Gastric tubular adenoma]]. | *[[Gastric tubular adenoma]]. | ||
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===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
*[[Sebaceous adenoma]]. | *[[Sebaceous adenoma]]. | ||
*[[Pituitary adenoma]]. | *[[Pituitary adenoma]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:26, 10 October 2015
Adenoma is a benign tumour composed of glands.
The -oma ending implies benign; however, it should be noted that there are several exceptions. Melanomas and sarcomas are malignant!
Types of adenoma
Gastrointestinal pathology
- Serous microcystic adenoma of the pancreas.
- Gastric tubular adenoma.
- Tubular adenoma of the stomach.
- Pyloric gland adenoma.
- Sessile serrated adenoma.
- Hepatic adenoma.
- Tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract (tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, villous adenoma).
Breast pathology
Genitourinary pathology
- Metanephric adenoma.
- Papillary adenoma.
- Mesonephric adenoma (nephrogenic adenoma).