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fibroepithelial papilloma |
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papilloma /pap·il·lo·ma/ (pap″il-o´mah) a benign tumor derived from epithelium.papillo´matous fibroepithelial papilloma a type containing extensive fibrous tissue. intracanalicular papilloma an arborizing nonmalignant growth within the ducts of certain glands, particularly of the breast. intraductal papilloma a tumor in a lactiferous duct, usually attached to the wall by a stalk; it may be solitary, often with a serous or bloody nipple discharge, or multiple. inverted papilloma one in which the proliferating epithelial cells invaginate into the underlying stroma. fibroepithelial papilloma [-ep′ithē′lē·əl] Etymology: L, fibra + Gk, epi, above, thele, nipple; L, papilla, nipple; Gk, oma, tumor a benign epithelial tumor containing extensive fibrous tissue. Also called fibropapilloma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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