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Glossary: Adenoma
 


Definition
An ordinarily benign growth of epithelial tissue in which the tumor cells form glands or gland-like structures that tend to exhibit glandular function.

Topics Related To Adenoma
DiarrheaThe Condition
"...include ischemia, infections (Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium difficile, Entamoeba histolytica, Yersinia and Cytomegalovirus), radiation or chemotherapy, and colon cancer or polyps (villous adenoma)..."

Hyperparathyroidism

The Condition
"...In 85% of people with this disorder, a benign tumor (adenoma) has formed on one of the parathyroid glands, causing it to become overactive..."

Recommendation Surgery
"...The complication rate is slightly higher for hyperplasia than it is for adenoma since more extensive surgery is needed..."





Last updated: Aug 15, 2009


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