The dermatofibroma pinch test is a simple way to tell if the bump on your skin is a mole or a benign (harmless) growth called a dermatofibroma. If you pinch a dermatofibroma, it creates a dimple ...

Some doctors or medical researchers may refer to dermatofibromas as benign fibrous histiocytomas. Dermatofibromas are an accumulation of extra cells within the deeper layers of the skin.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura (SFTP) is associated with hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (HOPA) and finger clubbing. First-line management is surgical excision providing excellent ...

Karen Kennerley / SWNS The colonoscopy revealed a tumor in her colon but she was told it was benign. It wasn’t until she underwent a procedure to remove it in May 2023 that a surgeon thought it ...

Rachael Misfud said Rachael Misfud / SWNS (2) A mom of four said she was put on a nine-month waiting list to remove what was thought to be a benign cyst — but it was ovarian cancer that she ...

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Cysts are typically benign and are filled with fluid, air, or other material, which can be drained or removed. They can feel tender to the touch and can move around under the skin. Tumors can be ...

Breasts contain different types of tissue. These include: fibrous (or connective) tissue, which holds the different structures of the breast in place glandular tissues, which are the tissues that ...

Most of these pictures show what the mole or skin changes look like close up. The pictures below have been provided by the St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. These ...

Tumors may be either cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) depending on the type. Noncancerous tumors usually grow in one place and do not spread, although they can still cause problems ...