What do you call a benign neoplasm arising from adipose tissue?

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What do you call a benign neoplasm arising from adipose tissue?
A fatty lipoma?  (+ info)

is thyroidectomy the ONLY way to determine if a papillary lesion / follicular neoplasm is benign or malignant?

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My wife recently underwent FNAB for the thyroid gland and the findings were:
1. PAPILLARY LESION
2. FOLLICULAR NEOPLASM.
Suggest thyroidectomy for a definitive diagnosis.
Microscopic Description:
Smears disclose a fairly cellular aspirate composed of cohesive clusters of follicular cells, in attempt to form acini and short papillary fronds. The cells show vesicular nuclei, with focal areas of pleomorphism. The background is hemorrhagic containing thin colloid materials and few mixed leukocytes.

I really would like to know if the it is benign or malignant but is there any other way besides invasive surgery? Thanks a lot in advance for all the answers and help.
If FNAB demonstrate follicular neoplasm , we must perform thyroid lobectomy for determining if it's malignant or not , and regarding to this , we will design the further definite and main operation .

There is no way other than this yet .

In some situations , we can perform total thyroidectomy as a plan to determine the permanent pathology at first ( there is several indications : old patients , mass more than 4 cm , ... ) .

But about Papillary neoplasm it's somewhat different : we can plan for a definite operation , also with a FNAB .  (+ info)

How do you treat superior orbital fissure syndrome when the etiology is a neoplasm?

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It's for school and I can't find the answer anywhere!
Superior orbital fissure syndrome consists of retro-orbital pain, paralysis of extra ocular muscles, impairment of first trigeminal branches and frequent involvement of the optic nerve.
One must treat the neoplasm. That depends on its type. A glioblastoma would be treated differently from a lymphoma for example.  (+ info)

Does anyone know where I can get information about cerebral vascular accidents?

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I looked online and there isnt much. I need specific information concerning damage to the pharyngeal branch and the affect the x vagus nerve has. Thanks!
Xth cranial nerve might have affected in this case.  (+ info)

Is thyroidectomy advisable if your FNAB states that 'follicular neoplasm cannot be totally ruled out'?

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In Ultrasound results, there are no calsifications
presence of complex solid nodules
3.1 x 2.1 x 1.8 cm size of solid nodular
I would think it would be the smart choice. There's no point in risking possible malignant neoplasms in such a pertinant area. I'd also get a second opinion and set of tests.  (+ info)

Info on Neoplasms?

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I'm researching Neoplasms, and I'm having difficulty finding the information I need. I'm leaning more Benign Neoplasms.
What I need is:

Characteristics
Causes
Transmission
Outcomes or Effects
Treatment
Prevention

I know it sounds like I havn't done anything, but I'm trying really hard, and I can't seem to find anything, so I'd really appreciate it if you could at least give me a source with the information.

Thanks in advance.
I now have Treatment, and Cause. Thanks :)


Anymore help?
Still looking for Characteristics, Transmission, and Outcomes and Effects
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benign_neoplasm

http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/PTHL312abc/312a/05/Reader/reader05.pdf  (+ info)

What is Urologic Neoplasms?

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Tumors or cancer of the urinary tract in both male and female.  (+ info)

In using the neoplasm table, what do you do when there is no code in cancer in situ?

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When using the neoplasm table in the ICD-9-CM, how would one code cancer in situ of the temporal lobe?
You'll never find it there.
What you're probably looking for is under skin: Ca in situ of temple or similar.  (+ info)

What is an abscess? A retro pharyngeal abscess?

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An abscess (Latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue on the basis of an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g. splinters, bullet wounds, or injecting needles). It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body.


Retro (behind) pharyngeal (the pharynx) abscess (pocket of pus or infection)
It is a pocket of infection behind the throat.

A retropharyngeal abscess is an infection in one of the deep spaces of the neck. An abscess in this location is an immediate life-threatening emergency, with potential for airway compromise and other catastrophic complications. Physicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of a retropharyngeal abscess.

In order to understand deep space infections, a working knowledge of the anatomy of the various fascial planes in the neck is necessary. Several layers of superficial and deep fascia are found in the neck. While some are tightly adherent to their adjacent structures, potential spaces (ie, soft tissue planed bordered by fascia) separate other layers of fascia. Normally, no actual space exists; however, an infection can create a real space with rapid spread of inflammation and pus in the space between the fascial layers.

The retropharyngeal space is located immediately posterior to the nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, and trachea. The visceral (ie, buccopharyngeal) fascia, which surrounds the pharynx, trachea, esophagus, and thyroid, forms the anterior border of the retropharyngeal space. Bounded posteriorly by the alar fascia, the retropharyngeal space is bounded laterally by the carotid sheaths and parapharyngeal spaces. It extends superiorly to the base of the skull and inferiorly to the mediastinum at the level of the tracheal bifurcation (see anatomy figure in Image 1).

Two other potential spaces (ie, danger space, prevertebral space) also are present. The danger space is formed anteriorly by the alar fascia and posteriorly by the prevertebral fascia. The prevertebral space is bounded anteriorly by the prevertebral fascia and posteriorly by the longus colli muscles of the spine. The danger space extends down the mediastinum to the level of the diaphragm, while the prevertebral space continues to the insertion of the psoas muscles.

Some authors consider the danger space as part of the retropharyngeal space, while others consider the danger space to be part of the prevertebral space. Still other authors refer to all 3 deep potential spaces as the retropharyngeal space.  (+ info)

I had an MRI done and the Dr. wrote down I have a "Neoplasm of occioital bone". What does that mean?

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I searched the web and believe "occioital bone" may be a misspelling or abbreviation. Is this something to be worried about?
Thanks! The Doctor wasnt really that nice and seemed to be in a rush. Maybe I'll ask my primary care.
Most like it was occipital bone, which is at the back of your head. I did research on "neoplasm". It means a growth or a tumor, NOT synonomous with cancer. If it was anything to be concerned about, your doctor would have told you immediately. If you're still uneasy, ask him.  (+ info)

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