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  2. Lipoma - Wikipedia

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    Liposuction is another option if the lipoma is soft and has a small connective tissue component. Liposuction typically results in less scarring; however, with large lipomas, it may fail to remove the entire tumor, which can lead to regrowth. [29] New methods under development are supposed to remove the lipomas without scarring.

  3. Cystic hygroma - Wikipedia

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    Cystic hygromas can grow very large and may affect breathing and swallowing. Some symptoms may include a mass or lump in the mouth, neck, cheek, or tongue. It feels like a large, fluid-filled sac. In addition, cystic hygromas can be found in other body parts, such as the arms, chest, legs, groin, and buttocks.

  4. Fibrocystic breast changes - Wikipedia

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    These lumps are smooth with well defined edges, and free-moving regarding adjacent structures. These lumps can sometimes be obscured by irregularities in the breast associated with the condition. They are often found in the upper, outer sections of the breast (nearest to the armpit ), but can be found throughout the breast.

  5. Fibroadenoma - Wikipedia

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    Since both fibroadenomas and breast lumps as a sign of breast cancer can appear similar, it is recommended to perform ultrasound analyses and possibly tissue sampling with subsequent histopathologic analysis in order to make a proper diagnosis. Unlike typical lumps from breast cancer, fibroadenomas are easy to move, with clearly defined edges ...

  6. Neuroblastoma - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms may include bone pain, a lump in the abdomen, neck, or chest, or a painless bluish lump under the skin. [1] Typically, neuroblastoma occurs due to a genetic mutation occurring in the first trimester of pregnancy. [4] [5] Rarely, it may be due to a mutation inherited. [1] Environmental factors have not been found to be involved. [2]

  7. Soft-tissue sarcoma - Wikipedia

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    The first noticeable symptom is usually a painless lump or swelling. As the tumor grows, it may cause other symptoms, such as pain or soreness, as it presses against nearby nerves and muscles. If in the abdomen it can cause abdominal pains commonly mistaken for menstrual cramps, indigestion, or cause constipation.

  8. Cyst of Montgomery - Wikipedia

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    The periareolar glands of Montgomery in the breast are also called Montgomery tubercles or Morgagni tubercles. These periareolar glands are small, papular tissue projections at the edge of the areola (nipple).Obstruction of the Montgomery tubercles may result in an acute inflammation, a clear or light brownish fluid may drain out of the areola (nipple discharge), and an subareolar mass may ...

  9. Skin tag - Wikipedia

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    A skin tag, or acrochordon (pl.: acrochorda), is a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases (or rubs together), such as the neck, armpit and groin. They may also occur on the face, usually on the eyelids. Though tags up to 13 mm (1 ⁄ 2 inch) long have been seen, [2] they are typically the size of a grain ...