A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Matthew Taub works as a hematologic oncology physician at Optimum Oncology Hematology Associates in Florida. Possessing more than two decades of medical experience, Dr. Matthew Taub has treated multiple malignant and benign disorders in Florida, New York, and other states.
Benign tumors do not pose a threat to human health; however, they can press against blood vessels or nerves and cause pain or other problems. There are several types of benign tumors that are categorized based on where they grow. These types are briefly described below:
- Adenomas. Benign tumors that grow in the epithelial tissue of a gland, organ, or other structure are classified as adenomas. These growths are most commonly found as a polyp in the colon, but they are also found on the pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid gland.
- Myomas. When a benign tumor grows in the walls of the blood vessels or in the muscle, it’s classified as a myoma. Smooth muscle inside the organs can also hold myomas, but these growths are often classified as a fibroid rather than a myoma.
- Fibroids. Also known as fibromas, these tumors are found in the fibrous tissue of any organ. Typically, they are found in the uterus and may cause urinary incontinence or vaginal bleeding. If a fibroid causes symptoms, it can be surgically removed.
- Lipomas. The most common type of benign tumor is a lipoma. Found on the neck, back, or arms, lipomas develop from fat cells and are normally round and soft. When pressed on, they also move slightly under the skin.
Benign tumors do not pose a threat to human health; however, they can press against blood vessels or nerves and cause pain or other problems. There are several types of benign tumors that are categorized based on where they grow. These types are briefly described below:
- Adenomas. Benign tumors that grow in the epithelial tissue of a gland, organ, or other structure are classified as adenomas. These growths are most commonly found as a polyp in the colon, but they are also found on the pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid gland.
- Myomas. When a benign tumor grows in the walls of the blood vessels or in the muscle, it’s classified as a myoma. Smooth muscle inside the organs can also hold myomas, but these growths are often classified as a fibroid rather than a myoma.
- Fibroids. Also known as fibromas, these tumors are found in the fibrous tissue of any organ. Typically, they are found in the uterus and may cause urinary incontinence or vaginal bleeding. If a fibroid causes symptoms, it can be surgically removed.
- Lipomas. The most common type of benign tumor is a lipoma. Found on the neck, back, or arms, lipomas develop from fat cells and are normally round and soft. When pressed on, they also move slightly under the skin.
