Adenoomia

Adenoomia is a medical term that refers to a benign tumor originating from glandular tissue. It is characterized by the growth of abnormal glandular cells within the surrounding stroma, which is the supportive connective tissue. Adenoomia can occur in various organs and tissues, with common locations including the pituitary gland, breast, prostate, and adrenal glands. The specific symptoms and clinical presentation of adenoomia depend on its location and size, as well as the hormones it may produce if it arises from an endocrine gland.

In the pituitary gland, adenoomia can lead to hormonal imbalances, causing conditions such as Cushing's disease, acromegaly, or hyperprolactinemia. Breast adenoomia, often referred to as a fibroadenoma, is a common benign breast tumor, particularly in younger women. Prostate adenoomia can contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. While generally not cancerous, adenoomia can sometimes cause local compression or mass effects, leading to symptoms. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies, such as MRI or ultrasound, and may require a biopsy for definitive confirmation. Treatment strategies vary depending on the location and impact of the adenoomia, ranging from observation to surgical removal.