Kasvauksia

Kasvauksia is a Finnish term that translates to "growths" or "swellings" in English. It is a general term used in medicine and biology to describe an abnormal increase in tissue or cell mass. This can manifest in various ways and can occur in almost any part of the body.

Medical contexts often use "kasvauksia" to refer to tumors, which can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Benign growths are typically slow-growing and do not spread to other parts of the body. Malignant growths, or cancers, are characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to distant sites.

However, "kasvauksia" is not exclusively used for tumors. It can also describe other types of abnormal growths, such as cysts, abscesses, or hypertrophic scars. A cyst is a sac-like structure filled with fluid or semi-solid material. An abscess is a collection of pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Hypertrophic scars are raised and thickened scars that form after an injury.

The causes of "kasvauksia" are diverse and depend on the specific type of growth. Factors can include genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, infections, hormonal imbalances, or chronic inflammation. Diagnosis often involves medical imaging, biopsies, and laboratory tests to determine the nature and cause of the growth. Treatment strategies vary widely, ranging from observation to surgical removal, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other medical interventions.