What is Fibroma?
• The fibroma is a benign tumour-like growth of fibrous or connective tissue.
• The reason for the occurrence of this uncontrolled cell growth is unknown but sometimes it occurs as a result of injury or local irritation.
What are the types of fibroma?
• Angiofibroma:
It is made up of fibrous tissue present on the cheeks and nose.
• Dermatofibroma:
Benign growth of skin.
• Oral fibroma:
These are present inside the mouth cavity.
• Plantar fibroma:
These are present on the arch of the foot.
Which age group is more affected due to fibroma?
• Females are more frequently affected by this disease.
• It occurs in all ages but adults are at more risk.
What are the causes of fibroma?
• People having a family history of fibroma are at greater risk of developing fibroma.
What are the signs and symptoms of Fibroma?
• Small growth on the skin.
• The tenderness that may occur occasionally.
• Itching.
• Sensitive to touch.
• Change of colour over time.
What is the differential diagnosis of Fibroma?
• Atypical Fibroxanthoma.
• Atypical Mole.
• Basal Cell Carcinoma.
• Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV.
• Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
• Lipomas.
• Mastocytosis.
• Metastatic Carcinoma of the Skin.
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
How to investigate Fibroma?
• Initial diagnosis is a physical examination of the skin.
• The biopsy is done to see the characteristic cells present in the lesions.
• Variable frequency ultrasound helps in diagnosing the fibroma.
How to treat Fibroma?
• As they are benign growth they require no treatment.
• Medicines.
• Cryosurgery may be needed.
What is the indicated homoeopathic medicine for Fibroma?
• Lapis albus
• Graphites
• Thuja occidentails
