### condition | illness | tumor | fibroma:

Fibroid tumor
* affect women of all ages and races.
* are benign growths of muscle cells in the uterus
  - or non-cancerous growths found in the uterus of roughly one in four women
  - noncancerous growths appearing in and on the uterus
* are the most common indication for hysterectomy
  - pelvic tumors occurring in women
* constitute the most common indication for hysterectomy in the United States.
* occur even more frequently in black women.

### condition | illness | tumor | fibroma | fibroid:

Uterine fibroid
* Uterine Fibroids are the most common benign tumor of women.
* are benign growths occurring in the uterus
  - that are usually found in the muscular wall of the uterus
  - muscle tumors that grow within or on the uterus
  - benign, abnormal growths occurring in the uterus
  - common and grow slowly
  - growths that develop from the cells that make up the muscle of the uterus
* are non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  - that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus
  - tumors connected to the uterine wall
  - one of the most common medical conditions affecting women
* are the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract
  - tumors of the female genital tract
  - tumors made of connective tissue and smooth muscle
  - very common
* can cause pelvic pain and irregular vaginal bleeding in some females
  - interfere with embryo implantation or fetal growth
* cause many long-lasting problems in women, such as infertility.
* contain fibrous tissue that's similar to the normal tissue of the uterus.

Granuloma
* Most granulomas are relatively small.
* are groups of immune cells which are normally part of the body's defence system.
* collect in various organs of the body and can lead to chronic inflammation and scarring.
* tend to recur after surgical removal but respond to voice therapy.

### condition | illness | tumor | granuloma:

Gumma
* is granuloma
* occur in skin or bone.

Pyogenic granuloma
* Some pyogenic granulomas disappear on their own
  - without treatment
* are benign vascular tumors comprised of capillaries and connective tissue
  - common in children
  - especially common during pregnancy
* can have a rapid growth pattern that can cause alarm.
* vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters and are painless.

Hemangioma
* Most hemangiomas appear within a week or two after birth
  - undergo spontaneous regression at an early age
* Some hemangiomas disappear completely and others undergo only a partial involution.
* is diseases.

### condition | illness | tumor | hemangioma:

Cavernous hemangioma
* are masses of dilated vessels deep in the skin
  - the most common benign liver tumours
  - too deep to be completely treated by the pulsed dye laser
* is the most common primary intraconal mass in adults.
* occur in individuals of all ages and throughout the world.

Choroidal hemangioma
* Most choroidal hemangiomas are reddish to orange.
* are usually round or oval, slightlyelevated, with a subtle orange-red color.

Superficial hemangioma
* are the most common of the three types.
* occur in the upper dermis above the collagen layer.

Vertebral hemangioma
* are benign vascular tumors that occur in the body of a vertebrae.
* can cause neurological symptoms if they extend into the epidural space.

Internal tumor
* are quite common in small rodent pets.
* can block eating and digestion.

Invasive tumor
* have a higher risk to metastasize.
* invade into the musculais propria.
* require total removal of the penis and regional lymph nodes.

Large tumor
* Some large tumors cause deficiencies.
* can also cause blockage of spinal fluid, which can result in hydrocephalus
  - cause pain and frequent menstrual bleeding
  - present significant problems for surgical resection
* have significant metabolic demands that consume nutrients.
* interfere with both breathing and eating.
* pose a higher risk than small tumors.