How is fibroid diagnosed?

Nowadays, society is developing too fast. While we enjoy the comfort brought by technology, we are also suffering from more and more diseases. Fibroid is one of them. However, many people know little about this disease, and some have never heard of it. Therefore, it is even more unclear how to diagnose fibroids. Now let's learn how to diagnose fibroids!

First of all, we need to understand what is fibroid?

Fibroids are often found under the skin, grow slowly, are generally small, have clear edges, smooth surfaces, are hard, and can be pushed. If mixed with other components, they become fibromyomas, fibroadenomas, fibrolipomas, etc. They are common in adults aged 40-50 years old, grow slowly, and generally stop growing after the tumor develops to a certain extent. Among them, fibromas, especially desmoids in the abdominal wall muscles, can become malignant and should be completely removed as soon as possible.

How are fibroids diagnosed?

1. They can be seen on all parts of the body, in varying sizes, with a smooth surface or in the shape of a head, and can be observed freely.

2. Some with pedicles can also be seen, which can grow to several kilograms, are mostly loose and hanging, soft to the touch, and have pigmentation.

3. According to its tissue composition and properties, there are two special types: soft and hard. Soft fibroma, also known as skin tag, is often seen on the face, neck, chest and back. It has a pedicle, varies in size, is soft and elastic. Hard fibroma is more common in women aged 20-40 years old, and is more common in the abdominal wall. It is a hard, painless, non-mobile tumor with unclear boundaries from surrounding tissues. It grows slowly, has no capsule and grows in an infiltrative manner. It is easy to recur after removal and can become malignant.

4. Pathological sections can determine the nature of the tumor.

5. The diagnosis of this disease is mainly based on symptoms and physical signs, especially the characteristics of the tumor;

6. To differentiate from other lesions, the examination program may include examination box "B".

The above is an introduction to the diagnosis of fibroids, I hope it can provide help to everyone.