A hepatocellular (hepatic) adenoma is a rare, benign (noncancerous) liver tumour. These tumours are typically asymptomatic but can sometimes lead to complications, such as internal bleeding or even a risk of turning cancerous, especially if the adenoma is large. What are the symptoms of a hepatocellular adenoma? Although most hepatocellular adenomas do not cause symptoms, …
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What is a foveolar type adenoma of the stomach? A foveolar type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is a rare type of polyp in the stomach although it is slightly more common in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome and gastric adenocarcinoma …
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What is an intestinal type adenoma of the stomach? An intestinal type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is the third most common type of polyp in the stomach after hyperplastic polyps and fundic gland polyps. Where in the stomach are intestinal type adenomas …
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Background: A nonampullary duodenal adenoma is a non-cancerous polyp that starts in the duodenum of the small intestine. It is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Nonampullary duodenal adenomas are uncommon, being found in less than 1% of people examined by upper endoscopy. However, the …
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An adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of glandular cells. These tumours are commonly found in the stomach, colon, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, salivary glands, kidneys, breast, bladder, endometrium, and cervix. Glandular cells are specialized cells that secrete substances such as mucin or enzymes that help an organ function normally. Although these growths …
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