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[[Image: Tubular adenoma 4 low mag.jpg | thumb | right | [[Tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract|Tubular adenoma]] of the colorectum. [[H&E stain]].]]
[[Image: Tubular adenoma 4 low mag.jpg | thumb | right | [[Tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract|Tubular adenoma]] of the colorectum, a benign pre-malignant lesion. [[H&E stain]].]]
'''Adenoma''' is a benign [[tumour]] composed of glands.  
'''Adenoma''' is a benign [[tumour]] composed of glands.  



Latest revision as of 17:26, 10 October 2015

Tubular adenoma of the colorectum, a benign pre-malignant lesion. H&E stain.

Adenoma is a benign tumour composed of glands.

The -oma ending implies benign; however, it should be noted that there are several exceptions. Melanomas and sarcomas are malignant!

Types of adenoma

Gastrointestinal pathology

Breast pathology

Genitourinary pathology

Head and neck pathology

Other

See also