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What is an adenoma?
An adenoma is a type of benign tumor that starts in the epithelial tissue. (1)
What does an adenoma do?
grows slowly (1)
many adenomas do NOT produce hormones (1)
Functioning adenomas produce excess hormones. (1)
Where are adenomas located?
most commonly grow along the grandular organs (1)
What does an adenoma look like?
small mushrooms with a stalk (1)
What are types of adenomas?
adrenal adenomas (1)
colon polyps (1)
parathyroid adenomas (1)
pituitary adenomas (1)
pleomorphic adenomas (1)
What are the symptoms of adenomas?
A person may not have any noticeable symptoms. (1)
Resources
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21477-adenomas
