Angiolipoma

What’s an angiolipoma? An angiolipoma is a benign tumour that originates from a fat cell. In addition to fatty tissue, the tumour consists mainly of blood vessels and muscle cells. An angiolipoma is bordered by a delicate capsule of surrounding tissue. Angiolipomas are characterised by slow growth. The size of an angiolipoma can vary greatly … Angiolipoma

Can an angiolipoma become malignant? | Angiolipoma

Can an angiolipoma become malignant? Normally an angiolipoma is associated with a very low risk of degeneration. This means that the probability of an angiolipoma developing into a malignant angioliposarcoma is low. Nevertheless, patients are advised to have their angiolipoma checked regularly by a doctor. You can recognize an angiolipoma by these symptoms An angiolipoma … Can an angiolipoma become malignant? | Angiolipoma

Skin Cancer Prevention

Skin cancer screening is an examination that is performed on as many people as possible in order to detect skin cancer at an early stage and to be able to treat it subsequently. In Germany, the statutory health insurance companies have been offering a nationwide skin cancer screening program since July 1, 2008, as the … Skin Cancer Prevention

Performance of the skin cancer screening examination | Skin Cancer Prevention

Performance of the skin cancer screening examination The skin cancer screening examination does not take more than fifteen minutes in the rules. First of all, a short interview with the person concerned is conducted after the patient’s medical history (anamnesis), during which the physician inquires about previous illnesses and the health condition. Possible risk factors … Performance of the skin cancer screening examination | Skin Cancer Prevention

Conspicuous skin changes | Skin Cancer Prevention

Conspicuous skin changes The skin changes, which are mainly looked for during the preventive medical checkup, can be assessed according to the so-called “ABCDE rule”. If two or more of these criteria apply to a suspicious birthmark, precautionary removal of the stain is recommended. A(=Asymmetry): This is true, if the birthmark is irregularly shaped, i.e. … Conspicuous skin changes | Skin Cancer Prevention

Summary | Skin Cancer Prevention

Summary The main objective of comprehensive skin cancer screening is the early detection of skin cancer with the aim of initiating treatment in time and thus reducing the rate of new cases and mortality. It is important to motivate the population to participate in the offered preventive medical checkups. Especially in the case of skin … Summary | Skin Cancer Prevention

Connective Tissue Cancer

Definition Connective tissue cancer is an umbrella term for both benign and malignant tumours of the connective tissue. They develop from special connective tissue cells, the fibroblasts, which are physiologically responsible for the formation of connective tissue. When these cells degenerate, an unhindered production and multiplication of the connective tissue takes place. Depending on whether … Connective Tissue Cancer

Treatment of connective tissue cancer | Connective Tissue Cancer

Treatment of connective tissue cancer No further action is required for benign fibroma. In otherwise healthy patients without any existing genetic predispositions, there is no risk of the fibroma changing malignantly. If the affected skin area is perceived as disturbing for the patient, the fibroma can be removed surgically. This is done by the dermatologist … Treatment of connective tissue cancer | Connective Tissue Cancer