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Definition of the disease
Such a neoplasm as a soft tissue fibroma is a benign tumor formed by connective tissue elements. In appearance, fibroma resembles a rounded smooth (wavy) formation of a dense consistency, located in most cases on a stalk. This formation develops rather slowly and, as a rule, does not cause pain.
Fibroma localization is possible in almost any area with the presence of connective tissue – often it is subcutaneous tissue or skin, including mucous membranes.
Causes of soft tissue fibroids
Such a tumor can appear in a person regardless of gender and at any age. The reasons for its occurrence to this day cause controversy among specialists. At the moment, it was not possible to reliably establish the causes provoking the development of this neoplasm.
There are versions of a hereditary predisposition to such a phenomenon (if the parents had a similar tumor, then the likelihood of its occurrence in children increases significantly). It is also possible the formation of fibroids due to trauma or mechanical impact on a certain area of the skin or mucous membrane.
Types of soft tissue fibroma
According to the type of histological structure, hard and soft fibroma are distinguished. The hard type of fibroma is a hard to the touch mass in the connective tissue, rich in collagen and with few cells. Fibroma of a soft form is made up of elements of connective fibrous tissue (the number of cells is large). This formation is soft to the touch. Soft fibromas often appear in the groin, armpits, subcutaneous folds, eyelids and neck.
Often, many forms of fibromas are mixed formations – fibrolipomas (formations of fatty and connective tissues), fibromyomas (muscle and connective tissue). Together with fibromas, common types of formations on human skin include filiform warts.
Soft Tissue Fibroma Symptoms
Symptoms of fibromas are rarely pronounced. These neoplasms do not cause pain in most cases. One of the main signs of the development of fibroma can be called the formation of a growth on the skin, with the appearance of which it is better to immediately consult a doctor. Symptoms of fibromas also include possible bleeding from neoplasm trauma, itching, and sensitivity to touch. Fibroma is diagnosed by a doctor during a physical examination, during which the doctor asks about the symptoms and history of the tumor.
Special tests are also performed to confirm the good quality of the neoplasm.
Soft Tissue Fibroma Treatment
Although a fibroma is a benign neoplasm, in many cases it is more of a cosmetic discomfort, its systematic irritation or injury can provoke further tumor growth or other unpleasant consequences, in connection with which doctors may recommend removing the fibroma. To date, there are three main methods of treating soft tissue fibromas:
Surgical excision of the fibroma (this technique for removing the fibroma is relatively simple; it is performed under local anesthesia, the likelihood of complications is low).
Laser excision is an effective way to eliminate fibroids using a carbon dioxide laser, during which the base of the tumor is excised. This operation is relatively painless, and the use of anesthesia occurs only in individual cases.
Radio wave excision, during which the fibroma is removed with a radio wave scalpel. This method is popular due to its relative painlessness and the ability to affect only infected cells.
For effective and high-quality treatment of fibroids, you must consult a qualified doctor. Self-medication and treatment with folk remedies can be very dangerous, lead to allergic reactions and other undesirable consequences or complications.
Fibroma after surgery
For surgical intervention to eliminate fibroids, the following methods are used – traditional surgical excision with a conventional scalpel, laser, radio wave method. The most preferred and modern methods are radio wave and laser elimination of education. This operation with their help is almost bloodless. In addition, the surgical wound is immediately sterilized with a laser wave or beam.
The surgical wound heals quickly and optimally, and with a small fibroma, there may be a visible absence of traces of the operation. The minimal trauma of such an operative intervention gives the patient the opportunity to quickly return to a normal lifestyle. After radio wave and laser elimination of fibroids, relapses in most cases do not appear.