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what is a fibroma?

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A fibrous tumor : Oma means tumor (could be cancerous or benign) and fibr relates to fibrous or firm, scar-like collagenous growths. Fibromas are usually firm and are not cancerous. Fibroadenomas are firm glandular-type benign tumors of the breast, for example. Fibroma is a pretty general term, like "mole.".

Question 2

what is neruo fibroma tosiis?

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Neurofibromatosis: This is a pair of genetic diseases that make a person much more vulnerable to a variety of different tumors, most famously neurofibromas, but also acoustic neuromas / schwannomas, pheochromocytomas, and a variety of others depending on the allele and locus.

Question 3

what exacrtly is fibroma molle?

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Skin tag: Fibroma molle (soft) as opposed to fibroma durum (hard) refers to benign skin tags often with a stalk (polypoid). They are common during pregnancy and are otherwise harmless and may disappear post partum. When bothersome, dermatologists can easily remove them. Areas where you can find them: eyelids, neck, armpits, groin, between skin folds.

Question 4

are oral fibromas always benign?

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Yes: Fibromas are always benign.  If you have a growth have your dentist evaluate it just to be sure!  Hope this helps!

Question 5

what is nonossifying fibroma? what causes it?

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Benign bone lesion: •Non-ossifying Fibroma (NOF) is a benign fibrogenic lesion arising in bone.  It is  the most common benign bone tumor in childhood and is related to dysfunctional ossification
Other terms used for such lesions when defined and biopsied are metaphyseal fibrous defect,
non osteogenic fibroma and cortical desmoid

Question 6

what can i take to help with nero fibroma tosis?

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Neurofibromatosis: Neurofibromatosis type 1 and 2 are conditions caused by genetic reasons. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can take for these conditions. Treatment is only symptomatic, meaning if you had a tumor affecting your vision you can get a surgery and if you had seizures you can take anti-seizure medications.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: fibroma?

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Fibrous tumor: Fibroma is a term used to denote a benign growth composed of fibrous cells.  They are often firm or hard in consistency and can have an appearance like a scar.  Histopathologically, they are predominantly composed of a cell known as fibroblasts.

Question 8

what could be the causes of having abdominalsoft fibromas?

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Probably lipomas: They are soft collections of fatty tissue, very common, benign, and idiopathic.

Question 9

neuro fibroma: stop having non veg can help in reducing of further spread?

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No evidence: Aside from the benefits of healthy diet, exercise and vitamins there’s no evidence that diet affects the growth of neurofibromas or the progression of neurofibromatosis.

Question 10

how do a papilloma and a soft fibroma differ?

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Benign tumor : Papilloma: benign tumor of the epithelial lining
fibroma: benign tumor of connective tissue or fibrous tissue.

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