Papilloma (definition)

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Definition: A circumscribed benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surrounding surface; more precisely, a benign epithelial neoplasm consisting of villous or arborescent outgrowths of fibrovascular stroma covered by neoplastic cells. (Stedman, 25th ed)

coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM); PAPILLOMA, CHOROID PLEXUS is also available
See Also Warts
Examples Papilloma, Inverted

Other names Papillomatosis; Papilloma, Squamous Cell; Squamous Cell Papillomas; Squamous Cell Papilloma; Papillomatoses; Papillomas, Squamous Cell; Papillomas

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles and esophageal papillomas	0	Papilloma Keratoderma, Palmoplantar, Diffuse.
Laryngeal papillomatosis	0	Laryngeal Neoplasms Papilloma.
Papillomatosis, florid, of nipple	0	Breast Neoplasms Papilloma.
Ichthyosis hystrix gravior	0	Ichthyosis Papilloma.
Davenport Donlan syndrome	0	Contracture Deafness Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Papilloma *Skin Neoplasms Hair/abnormalities.

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