A benign esophageal cell papilloma is a small, noncancerous tumor that forms in the esophagus. Most do not cause symptoms. Doctors treat the growth by removing it. A papilloma is a benign ...

The terms tumor and cancer can refer to different types of lumps and bumps. But the terms are often confused and misused—by the general public and even health professionals.

A finger tumor is a mass or lump that forms on a finger. Doctors may also describe these growths as nodules or cysts. Possible causes include ganglion cysts, warts, skin cancer, and more. Although ...

Nerve sheath tumors are rare tumors that grow on the lining of nerve cells. Symptoms differ depending on whether the tumors are cranial, spinal, or peripheral. They’re usually benign, but malignant ...

An intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a benign or noncancerous cyst in the ducts of the pancreas. The cysts are sometimes precancerous, which means they may lead to pancreatic cancer.

Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes in the skin and represents a substantial public health problem. Nearly one-fifth of patients develop metastatic disease, which is associated with extremely ...