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Adenoma is a benign growth starting in the glandular tissue. Adenomas can originate from many organs including the colon, adrenal, thyroid, etc. In the majority of cases these neoplasms stay benign, but some transform to malignancy over time.
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(2007). Adenoma. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_93
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