Skin fibroma is a benign tumor formed from cells of connective tissue. It can grow on absolutely any part of the human body and reach sizes up to 3 cm. It is important to note that benign harmless fibroma can become malignant under the influence of any factors (trauma, burns and more).
Symptoms and diagnosis of the disease
Signs of fibroma:
- slow tumor growth;
- size no more than 3 cm;
- has clear boundaries;
- the color is pinkish, turning into a brown tint in the process of tumor growth.
An accurate diagnosis is made by a specialist during the following research methods:
- palpation and visual inspection;
- ultrasonography;
- taking a biopsy to analyze the cellular composition of fibroma;
- If necessary, consultation of an oncologist-dermatologist.
Mild fibroma
Such a neoplasm consists of adipose and connective tissue. The structure is a loose surface of flesh or brown color. These formations mainly appear in the most delicate parts of the body (face, eyelids, neck, armpits, groin). Scientists have revealed that it is this type that is inherited by humans, and their occurrence is associated with the hormonal imbalance of the body.
Soft fibroma is easy enough to injure: when removing clothes, shaving, bathing, etc. This is unsafe, it is advisable to try to avoid injuries, because it is at the time of healing that healthy cells can degenerate into malignant.
Solid fibroma
In another way, this species is also called dermatofibroma. It occurs quite often. A solid type of neoplasm consists of fibrous fibers and connective cells. Their surface has a smooth dense structure, and the color is the same as that of human skin. With rare exceptions, this species represents single formations located mainly on the back, limbs, and shoulders. The appearance of such fibroma after an injury is not uncommon. A seal of this kind may be under or on the skin.
Causes of occurrence
Currently, the causes of fibrotic lesions are not fully understood or proven. But, nevertheless, experts identify predisposing factors:
- The most common risk factor is heredity. If close relatives have similar formations, and even more so multiple ones (fibromatosis), then the appearance of this ailment in their offspring will be in 70% of cases.
- Hormonal imbalance in the body often leads to such formations.
- Insect bites.
- The presence of various skin injuries (abrasions, cuts, splinters).
- Rubbing the skin with clothing.
- Treatment with Ξ²-blockers, which can alter the structure of fibrous tissue.
How to treat
The only method of treatment at present is the removal of fibroma, regardless of what kind of person the species is and where it is located. Doctors recommend removing such neoplasms on the skin, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but mainly in order to reduce the likelihood of inflammation and injury. Now there are a large number of clinics that deal with such mini-operations.
Surgery
Doctors perform surgical removal of fibroma in cases where the neoplasm is large (more than 1 cm). In this case, there is no alternative treatment. Currently, the method of gentle surgical intervention is used. The operation is performed using local anesthesia, mainly on an outpatient basis.
In the process of removing the fibroma, the doctor needs to excise the tumor and apply absorbable internal sutures. Then the wound is closed with a special aseptic dressing. After 3 days, the bandage is removed and treated with an antiseptic. Within a week after the surgery, the wound should in no case be wetted to prevent microbes. If the operation was performed professionally, and the patient complied with all the requirements and recommendations of the doctor, then there should not be any postoperative traces.
Laser Removal
With a superficial small neoplasm on the skin of a person, a laser treatment method is used. The procedure is performed using local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Laser fibroma removal lasts about 15-20 minutes. During the procedure, the patient can feel strong heat at the venue, there should be no pain. The resulting wound should heal in an open way. After 2-3 days, a crust appears on the site of the removed neoplasm, which should fall off by 10-15 days. In place of the fallen crust, usually a small speck remains, which will disappear in six months.
Possible complications and prevention
A person who has a neoplasm on the skin should immediately consult a doctor. Indeed, in time, the performed operation to remove the fibroma reduces to zero such possible complications as:
- relapse;
- malignancy (the transition of benign cells to malignant).
After removing skin fibroids, it is also important to follow the recommendations prescribed by your doctor. Otherwise, it is possible to introduce a secondary infection into the wound, as indicated by the following symptoms:
- severe edema at the site of removal of fibroma;
- the presence of pus;
- temperature rise;
- weakness.
When a secondary infection is introduced, the doctor prescribes treatment to eliminate it. A contraindication to the removal of such a seal is the patient's general well-being.
As for the prevention of the formation of such tumors, it does not exist. If you suspect the presence of this ailment, urgent measures should be taken. After all, the sooner the surgery will be performed to remove the fibroma or laser treatment, the better the cosmetic effect will be.
What is uterine fibroma?
Under this ailment is understood the presence of a benign tumor in the walls of the uterus in a woman. With its large size, the tumor can cause menstrual irregularities, a woman experiences pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, sometimes there are violations in the work of the genitourinary and digestive organs.
Launched in time untreated disease can lead to infertility and even removal of the uterus. Fibroma in the uterus is often caused by trauma to it, mainly vacuum or surgical abortion. This is due to the fact that after curettage, the walls of the uterus become vulnerable to pathogenic microbes and various infections.
The presence of a neoplasm in the uterus is diagnosed by a gynecologist during the examination. If the tumor is small, then the diagnosis is established by ultrasound, hysteroscopy, in some cases, laparoscopy is performed. An important point is that fibromyoma can occur not only in the uterus itself, but also on the ovaries, in the mammary glands and on the skin. A tumor can be either a holistic or knotty seal. The second type is considered more complex, but, fortunately, is easily treatable.
Causes of tumors in the uterus
The most common cause is the presence of hormonal changes and a genetic predisposition.
In addition, they can provoke an ailment:
- periodic curettage for diagnostic purposes;
- frequent abortions;
- childbirth after 30;
- instability of sexual activity.
The tumor size is often associated with the causes of its occurrence. Large sizes of fibroids occur in women whose health is weakened by a difficult postpartum period, the presence of genital infections, the post-abortion period, and also chronic diseases of the internal and genital organs.
Uterine tumor treatment
There are several treatment methods:
- The medication method. It is carried out using anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal, as well as hormonal drugs.
- Surgical method. It is a mechanical removal of uterine fibroids.
- The combined method. In this case, the doctor combines medical and surgical treatment.
With medical treatment, the patient may experience bouts of nervousness, irritation, disruption in menstruation, fatigue, drowsiness, which is associated with side effects from drugs. Surgical treatment can be manifested by side effects such as mild bleeding after removal of the fibroma.
With this ailment, each representative of the beautiful half of humanity can meet. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health and visit medical facilities on time. The health of the reproductive system not only improves the quality of life, but also increases the ability of women to conceive and give birth to healthy children.