Adenoma Embryonic Follicular

Embryonic follicular adenoma

Embryonic follicular adenoma (adenoma embryonale folliculare) is a rare benign tumor of the thyroid gland that most often occurs in children and adolescents.

The tumor is characterized by the presence of follicles lined with cuboidal or columnar epithelium, reminiscent of embryonic thyroid epithelium. Tumor cells contain glycogen and eosinophilic cytoplasm.

Clinically, an adenoma manifests itself as an asymptomatic nodule in the thyroid gland, which can slowly increase in size. Diagnosis is based on ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

Treatment consists of surgical removal of the tumor. The prognosis is favorable; relapses are not observed after complete removal of the tumor.

Embryonic follicular adenoma is considered a rather rare tumor disease. The cause of this pathology is the early closure of the cell reproduction stage. Adenoma develops in the posterior region of the small pelvis, in paired ovaries or near the fallopian tube.

The main signs are an increase in the volume of the ovaries and an increase in temperature. In most cases, follicular adenomas in women are asymptomatic and can be detected incidentally during ultrasound examination.

The presence of an adenoma is suspected during examination by measuring the volume of the abdomen. Pelvic sonography is usually performed to confirm the diagnosis. Also, to obtain accurate information about the structure of follicular adenoma, positional radiography methods are used.

Treatment of adenoma is carried out either by radiosurgery or surgery. Treatment depends on the stage of development of the tumor process and its volume. If surgical intervention is necessary, laser ablation, endoscopic resection or radical removal of the ovaries are used. After the operation, radiotherapy to irradiate tissues is prescribed.