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neuroma
(noo-ro'ma) [ neuro- + -oma]Former term for any type of tumor composed of nerve cells. Classification is now made with respect to the specific portion of the nerve involved. See: ganglioneuroma; neurilemmomaneuromatous ('ma-tus), adjective
acoustic neuroma
A benign tumor of the eighth cranial nerve. The symptoms may include hearing loss, balance disturbances, pain, headache, and tinnitus.
amputation neuroma
Neuroma occurring on the nerves of a stump after amputation.
amyelinic neuroma
Neuroma composed principally of unmyelinated nerve fibers.
appendiceal neuroma
Neuroma found in the mucosa and submucosa of the appendix.
neuroma cutis
Neuroma in the skin.
cystic neuroma
Neuroma with cystic formations.
false neuroma
A tumor arising from the connective tissue of nerves, including the myelin sheath. Synonym: neurofibroma; pseudoneuroma
ganglionated neuroma
Neuroma composed of true nerve cells.
Joplin's neuroma
See: Joplin's neuromamultiple neuroma
Neurofibromatosis.myelinic neuroma
Neuroma composed of medullated nerve fibers.
plexiform neuroma
Neuroma of nerve trunks that appear to be twisted.
neuroma telangiectodes
Neuroma containing an abundance of blood vessels.
traumatic neuroma
An unorganized mass of nerve fibers occurring in wounds or on an amputation stump, resulting after accidental or intentional incision of the nerve.
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