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adenoma: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . adenoma [‚ad·ən′ō·mə] (medicine) A benign tumor of glandular origin and structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Metastatic deposits are identified at a higher frequency
in abnormal glands--that is, those with adenomatoid nodules,
thyroiditis, and follicular neoplasms. Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid (READ) hamartoma is a recently
described entity characterized by abnormal glandular formations arising
from the epithelium of the nasal cavity. Many neoplasms are considered in the differential diagnosis, but
the principal ones are follicular adenoma, follicular carcinoma, and
medullary carcinoma; nonneoplastic considerations are diffuse
hyperplasia (Graves' disease) and adenomatoid nodules. |
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