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A dermatofibroma, or benign fibrous histiocytomas, is a benign nodule in the skin, typically on the legs, elbows or chest of an adult. [3] It is usually painless. [3] It usually ranges from 0.2cm to 2cm in size but larger examples have been reported. [3] It typically results from mild trauma such as an insect bite. [3]
Café au lait spots, or café au lait macules, are flat, hyperpigmented birthmarks. [1] The name café au lait is French for "coffee with milk" and refers to their light-brown color. They are caused by a collection of pigment-producing melanocytes in the epidermis of the skin. [ 2 ]
Clinically, fibroadenomas are usually solid breast lumps that are: Painless [4] Firm or rubbery [4] Mobile [4] Solitary-round with distinct, smooth borders [4] People who have a simple fibroadenoma likely do not have an increased risk of developing malignant (harmful) breast cancer compared to the general population. [4]
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Breast pain, nipple discharge, or skin changes may be present. [1] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue. [2] Causes include fibrocystic change, fibroadenomas, breast infection, galactoceles, and breast cancer. [1]
The near-infrared (NIR) window (also known as optical window or therapeutic window) defines the range of wavelengths from 650 to 1350 nanometre (nm) where light has its maximum depth of penetration in tissue. [1] Within the NIR window, scattering is the most dominant light-tissue interaction, and therefore the propagating light becomes diffused ...
Nine months pregnant with her first child in January 2024, Marissa Sweitzer was slathering herself in body butter to prevent stretch marks when she felt a lump in her left breast.
Last year, the U.S. health regulator declined to approve the therapy as it required more data to support marketing approval. (Reporting by Sriparna Roy in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore) Show ...