Tumor Spontaneous

A spontaneous tumor (t. spontaneus) is a tumor that occurs spontaneously, for no apparent reason. These tumors appear without preexisting risk factors, such as exposure to carcinogens, inherited mutations, or chronic inflammation.

Spontaneous tumors are often discovered incidentally during examination for other reasons. They can occur in any organs and tissues, but are most common in the breast, prostate, thyroid, kidneys and skin.

The causes of spontaneous carcinogenesis are not completely clear. It is assumed that they may be associated with age-related accumulation of random mutations in cells, DNA repair disorders, low-intensity chronic inflammation, hormone imbalance and other little-studied factors.

Diagnosis of spontaneous tumors is no different from diagnosis of other types of cancer. Treatment is also carried out in accordance with standard protocols for this type and stage of tumor. The prognosis depends on the location and biological properties of the specific tumor.