Lipoma
- Definition: Lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue.
- Types: Common lipoma, fibrolipoma, angiolipoma, hibernoma, myolipoma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes, obesity, or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painless, mobile, and well-defined mass, often in the subcutaneous tissue.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, lipomas can become malignant or cause cosmetic concerns.
- Management: Surgical excision is the most common treatment, but may also be treated with liposuction or observation.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for fatty tissue growths
- Graphites: for painful and bleeding lipomas
- Hepar sulphuris: for lipomas with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful
Fibroma
- Definition: Fibroma is a benign tumor composed of fibrous tissue.
- Types: Common fibroma, desmoplastic fibroma, osteofibroma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painful, hard, and fixed mass, often in the skin or mucous membranes.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, fibromas can become malignant or cause cosmetic concerns.
- Management: Surgical excision is the most common treatment.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for growths that are hard and painful
- Graphites: for growths that are painful and bleeding
- Hepar sulphuris: for growths with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful
Adenoma
- Definition: Adenoma is a benign tumor composed of glandular tissue.
- Types: Common adenoma, papillary adenoma, follicular adenoma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painless, movable, and well-defined mass, often in the thyroid gland or breast.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, adenomas can become malignant or cause hormonal imbalances.
- Management: Surgical excision is the most common treatment.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for growths that are hard and painful
- Graphites: for growths that are painful and bleeding
- Hepar sulphuris: for growths with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful
Neuroma
- Definition: Neuroma is a benign tumor composed of nerve tissue.
- Types: Common neuroma, acoustic neuroma, neurofibroma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painful, sensory changes, or motor deficits, often in the skin or mucous membranes.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, neuromas can become malignant or cause neuropathic pain.
- Management: Surgical excision or nerve decompression may be necessary.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for growths that are hard and painful
- Graphites: for growths that are painful and bleeding
- Hepar sulphuris: for growths with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful
Neurofibroma
- Definition: Neurofibroma is a benign tumor composed of nerve tissue.
- Types: Common neurofibroma, plexiform neurofibroma, acoustic neuroma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painful, sensory changes, or motor deficits, often in the skin or mucous membranes.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, neurofibromas can become malignant or cause neuropathic pain.
- Management: Surgical excision or nerve decompression may be necessary.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for growths that are hard and painful
- Graphites: for growths that are painful and bleeding
- Hepar sulphuris: for growths with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful
Haemangioma
- Definition: Haemangioma is a benign tumor composed of blood vessels.
- Types: Common haemangioma, cavernous haemangioma, arteriovenous haemangioma.
- Causes: Unknown, but may be associated with genetic syndromes or trauma.
- Clinical features: Painless, red or purple discoloration, often in the skin or mucous membranes.
- Investigations: Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
- Complications: Rarely, haemangiomas can become malignant or cause cosmetic concerns.
- Management: Surgical excision or laser therapy may be necessary.
Homoeopathic therapeutics:
- Calcarea carbonica: for growths that are hard and painful
- Graphites: for growths that are painful and bleeding
- Hepar sulphuris: for growths with abscess formation
- Silica: for growths that are hard and painful