Removal of benign tumors

From this article you will learn:

Types of benign neoplasms
Causes of benign tumors
Main symptoms of a benign tumor
4 reasons to remove a benign tumor
Neoplasms that must be removed
5 methods for removing benign tumors
Prevention of skin tumors

Perfect skin is very rare. Defects periodically appear in open and hidden areas. Sometimes they are completely harmless, but in some cases they can cause anxiety and worry, especially if it is a pathological proliferation of cells.

Stress, poor nutrition and poor environment contribute to the development of tumors. Even a completely healthy person has a risk of their occurrence. In this article we will talk about the causes and symptoms of tumors, as well as how benign tumors are removed.

Types of benign neoplasms

A benign neoplasm is a tumor that appears when there is a disruption in the process of cell growth and division. Such a tumor develops quite slowly and does not spread to other human tissues and organs. It can be removed surgically without any problems and almost never recurs. It is important to know that benign neoplasms can occur on completely different tissues and organs.

Types of benign tumors:

cyst – cavity tumor;
adenoma – arises and is formed from glandular tissues (liver, prostate gland, intestines, adrenal glands);
fibroids are a formation that resembles a capsule in shape and is located in the female reproductive system;
papillomas - small formations that are located on the genitals and mucous tissues;
neuroma – formed from nerve tissue;
osteoma – formed in the tissues of the skeletal system;
fibroma is a benign neoplasm in the female reproductive system;
lipoma – forms and grows in adipose tissue;
lymphangioma – formed from lymphatic vessels;
atheroma - a follicular or epidermal cyst that is filled with a pasty substance;
meningioma – formed from brain cells.

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Malignant neoplasms of the skin - symptoms and treatment

Malignant skin neoplasms (skin tumors, skin cancer) are one of the most common types of cancer, which in most cases appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Skin cancer develops from cells that, as a result of mutations, have acquired the ability to reproduce uncontrollably and have ceased to obey general regulatory mechanisms.

The key features of malignant neoplasms, in contrast to benign ones, are the ability to grow into surrounding tissues (invasive growth) and spread to various parts of the body with the formation of secondary foci - distant metastases. Malignant skin tumors can develop from different tissues:

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type. It accounts for about 80% of all skin cancer cases. The tumor develops from the cells of the deepest—basal—layer of the epidermis. Normally, due to the division of basal cells, skin renewal occurs, but in this case this process is pathologized.
Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for about 20% of all skin cancers. It develops from keratinocytes, the main cells of the epidermis.
Melanoma is often mistakenly called skin cancer. Strictly speaking, in this case only malignant neoplasms from cells of the integumentary tissue (epithelium) are classified as skin cancer. Melanoma develops from melanocytes - cells that produce the pigment melanin, which can be found not only in the skin, but also in the mucous membranes, choroids of the eye, nail bed and meninges.
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive malignant tumor of neuroendocrine origin.
Rare malignant skin tumors : various types of sarcomas (tumors of connective tissue), Kaposi's sarcoma, tumors of glandular tissue, lymphomas [1][2][3].

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are quite common in Russia. They make up 9.8% of all malignant tumors in men and 13.7% in women. Every year more and more cases are detected: from 2005 to 2015, the prevalence of the disease increased approximately 10 times [4].

Melanoma is a rarer malignant tumor. It accounts for only 1.4% of all cancers in men and 1.9% in women. However, unlike basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, which usually grow very slowly, melanoma quickly spreads throughout the body, forming metastases, and much more often leads to the death of patients [5].

The prevalence of Merkel cell cancer among people of Caucasian descent is only 23 cases per 10 million population. Other skin tumors are also rare [3][6].

The most significant risk factor is skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation. By affecting skin cells, ultraviolet rays can cause changes in DNA that lead to malignant degeneration. The risks are increased for beach lovers and tanning salons. A person's chance of developing skin cancer in the future increases whenever they get sunburned. Sunburn is especially dangerous for children [2][4][5][9][11][12].

The lighter the skin, the more sensitive it is to ultraviolet rays. There are six skin phototypes. The first and second are the most vulnerable, the fifth and sixth are the most stable [2].

Other risk factors for skin cancer:

Ionizing radiation . Until reliable methods of protection were developed, skin cancer was common among workers in radiography rooms.
Chronic injuries, skin burns.
Contact with carcinogenic substances : coal and briquette dust, arsenic, soot, etc.
Infection caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV) types 16 and 18 , in some cases, is detected in squamous cell skin cancer in the area of the fingers and genitals.
Red hair color is often associated with the first skin phototype and the risk of cancer.

Age over 50 years for basal cell carcinoma. At the same time, melanoma is the most common type of malignant tumors at a young age.
Disorders of the immune and endocrine systems . For example, the risks are increased in people who take drugs that suppress the immune system [4].

The risk of melanoma is also increased if a person has 10 or more dysplastic nevi - large moles (usually more than 5 mm) with uneven coloring and jagged edges, more than 100 moles in a lifetime, or a giant pigmented nevus that covers more than 5% of the body surface [5].

The likelihood of developing skin cancer increases with some hereditary diseases, such as Gorlin syndrome (a rare autoimmune disease, basal cell nevus syndrome).

There is a fairly long list of precancerous skin conditions, such as scleroderma pigmentosum, actinic keratosis, senile keratoma, cutaneous horn, etc. Xeroderma pigmentosum can lead to melanoma.

Heredity also matters - the risk of getting sick increases if malignant skin tumors have already been diagnosed in close relatives [4][5].

Causes of benign tumors

The reasons for the appearance of benign neoplasms can be different. As a rule, there are hereditary factors that trigger the mechanism of tumor appearance and those associated with external influences and a person’s lifestyle. However, in most cases the cause remains unknown. But you should not worry about this, since this does not affect the prognosis and treatment results in general.

The formation of a benign tumor can occur due to:

poor heredity, fetal development disorders;
negative effects of physical factors, ionizing radiation: radiation, x-rays;
contact of the human body with toxic substances;
constant stress;
infections, various inflammatory processes;
poor diet with a lot of fat, red meat, sugar in the diet, lack of vegetables and seasonal fruits;
acute injuries or systematic tissue damage (this can be long-term mechanical impact, such as constant friction of clothing);
elderly.

These and other factors lead to serious disruption of the natural processes of cell division and development.

Treatment methods

As a rule, warts, papillomas, fibromas, growing nevi and other tumors that suddenly appear on the body must be removed, even if they are benign, in order to avoid their development into a malignant tumor .

Our medical center uses the latest generation of products for this purpose - a laser method for removing tumors, which is absolutely reliable and safe. It meets all the requirements of international certification and practice in the field of treatment of tumors of various types and in most cases guarantees the elimination of the tumor in one go.

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Main symptoms of a benign tumor

As a rule, at the very first stage of the formation of a benign tumor, the following symptoms appear: a sharp decrease in appetite, general malaise, weakness, and depressed morale.

In the future the following may be added:

nausea;
pain;
bleeding;
feeling of strong pressure on internal organs;
sudden weight loss;
increase in body temperature.

It is worth considering that a benign neoplasm is easy to detect on the skin and palpable area. However, if a tumor occurs on internal organs, then it can only be suspected based on the symptoms that appear from the list above.

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Neoplasms that must be removed

Of course, we need to get rid of precancerous and malignant tumors. Remember: they cannot be ignored! Immediate help from a specialist is also needed if neoplasms on the skin:

itchy;
cause pain;
peel off;
bleed;
changed their color;
increased in size or acquired a different shape;
have uneven coloring;
characterized by uneven, unclear outlines.

Moreover, sudden weight loss, as well as severe fatigue and drowsiness should alert you. These are common signs of malignant processes.

Types of neoplasms

All neoplasms can be divided into two large groups: benign and malignant . The first group includes:

nevi (moles),
warts,
hemangiomas (congenital vascular neoplasm),
clam,
condylomas,
fibromas (including fibromyomas and fibroadenomas),
papillomas,
fatty tumor (lipoma).

Malignancy of neoplasms occurs as a result of the influence of harmful conditions, when cancer cells begin to change and the following occurs:

melanoma (melanoblastoma),
sarcoma (including liposarcoma, lymphosarcoma and fibrosarcoma),
epithelioma.

The intermediate group of precancerous conditions includes:

leukoplakia,
cutaneous horn,
senile keratoma,
basalioma.

Prevention of skin tumors

For prevention purposes, dermatologists recommend:

do not put off visiting a doctor if you notice that there is a tumor on the skin;
remove the tumor only after diagnosis and confirmation of its benignity;
do not stay in open sunlight for a long time;
Be sure to use sunscreen if you are prone to hyperpigmentation and moles;
avoid contact with any chemically active and carcinogenic substances;
give up products that contribute to the development of cancer (animal fats, sausages, smoked meats, deli meats with food stabilizers).

Remember that benign neoplasms are structures that can appear at any time. The transition from a benign tumor to a malignant one has not been fully studied. Therefore, no specialist can say for sure what exactly is the decisive factor in this process. It is believed that pathological transformation is promoted by exposure to the sun, metabolic disorders, mechanical injuries and many other circumstances. You should not experiment or hope for a miracle if you discover benign tumors. Removing them is not particularly difficult, so it is better to get rid of them as early as possible.

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Preventive actions

Genetics, although it influences the appearance of tumors , however, represents a fairly low percentage in relation to all types of tumors. This suggests that, for the most part, we can avoid the appearance of tumors if we introduce a number of useful changes into our lifestyle:

avoid exposure to direct sunlight;
refuse artificial tanning;
apply sunscreens with a high SPF factor to your skin, matching them to your phenotype;
choose cosmetic products more carefully, look at the label and composition;
take care of your health, namely: quit smoking and reduce alcohol consumption, review your diet, sleep at least 6-8 hours, go out into the fresh air, play sports or other physical activity;
monitor your state of mind: don’t fuss, bring more regularity and calm into your life, avoid stress and nervous tension, don’t give up on your hobbies;
increase the body's resistance to infections;
use personal hygiene products in spas, saunas, gyms, fitness centers, and swimming pools to avoid infection with human papillomavirus.