Uterine fibroids , also called myomas or leiomyomas, are benign (noncancerous) growths that develop from the muscle tissue in the uterus. (medicinenet.com)
The cells can develop benign tumors or growths called polyps. (cdc.gov)
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and in type III, the growth is a solid tumor that can fill a large portion of the chest. (medlineplus.gov)
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A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of an organ. (cdc.gov)
Polyps of the Colon and Rectum A polyp is a round, smooth growth inside a hollow space in your body. (msdmanuals.com)
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CRC occurs when cells lining the colon or rectum become abnormal and divide rapidly. (cdc.gov)
Colorectal cancer is caused by the out-of-control growth of cells in the lining of your colon or rectum. (msdmanuals.com)
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Individuals with pleuropulmonary blastoma may also develop an abnormal accumulation of air in the chest cavity that can lead to the collapse of a lung (pneumothorax). (medlineplus.gov)
many people who have mutations in the DICER1 gene do not develop abnormal growths. (medlineplus.gov)
Through this role in regulating the activity (expression) of genes, the Dicer protein is involved in many processes, including cell growth and division (proliferation) and the maturation of cells to take on specialized functions (differentiation). (medlineplus.gov)