What should I check for fibroids

Fibroid is also a kind of tumor, but it is generally benign. Although this tumor does not have a big impact on the body, it still needs to be taken seriously after being diagnosed. It is necessary to actively seek medical attention for examination and treatment. The following mainly introduces what should be checked for fibroids.

1. Clinical manifestations. Generally, the clinical manifestations of fibroids vary according to the age of onset and the affected parts. The key points for diagnosis are as follows:

(1) Fibromas can be found in various parts of the body and vary in size. The surface of the fibroma is smooth or head-shaped and can be freely observed.

(2) Patients with fibroids may have pedicles. If the fibroids grow larger, they may weigh several kilograms. In this case, the fibroids are mostly loose and hanging, soft to the touch, and have pigmentation.

(3) According to the different tissue composition and properties of fibroids, there are two special types of fibroids: soft and hard. Soft fibroids, also known as skin tags, are often seen on the face, neck, chest and back. They have pedicles, vary in size, are soft and elastic. Hard fibroids are mostly found in women aged 20-40 years old. They are often seen on the abdominal wall. They feel hard, painless, and cannot move. They have unclear boundaries with surrounding tissues, grow slowly, have no capsule, and grow in an invasive manner. They are generally prone to recurrence after resection and can become malignant.

2. Check.

(1) Histopathology. The morphology of fibroma is between fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. There are varying amounts of collagen between its proliferating cells, and it lacks the characteristics of malignant cells. There are very few nuclear divisions and it generally grows in an invasive manner. Lymphocyte infiltration can be seen near the blood vessels at the edge of the lesion.

(2) Physical examination. The lumps usually occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. They are usually solitary, but multiple lumps may appear simultaneously or successively in one or both breasts. They are round or oval in shape, smooth in surface, with clear borders, hard and movable, and not adherent to the skin or deep tissues. They grow slowly but can rapidly increase in size during pregnancy. Axillary lymph nodes are not enlarged.

(3) Biopsy: The fibroma is covered with a capsule and is hard in texture. The cut surface is off-white and shiny, and many irregularly arranged cracks can be seen with the naked eye.

The above mainly introduces the clinical manifestations and examination items of fibroids. For the treatment of this disease, you still need to go to a regular hospital. In addition, it is recommended to prevent this disease in life. In fact, you must exercise more in daily life to strengthen your physical fitness.