Fibroma

Fibroma
Other namesFibroid tumors, fibroids
Soft fibroma (fibroma molle)
SpecialtyOncology Edit this on Wikidata
Differential diagnosisFibrosarcoma
TreatmentCryotherapeutic removal, snip removal

Fibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue.[1] They can grow in all organs, arising from mesenchyme tissue. The term "fibroblastic" or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the fibrous connective tissue. When the term fibroma is used without modifier, it is usually considered benign, with the term fibrosarcoma reserved for malignant tumors.

  1. ^ Van Peenen, H.J. (1966). Essentials of Pathology. Year Book Medical Publishers. p. 201. Retrieved 30 May 2021. The fibroma is a benign tumor, frequently found in fascia and subcutaneous tissue. As is true of most benign tumors, it is composed of cells of fairly normal appearance — in this case, fibroblasts.