Is fibroid serious? What are the clinical symptoms?

Fibromyoma is a benign tumor that can be effectively removed if treated promptly, so don't worry too much. However, myofibromas commonly appear on the body surface and greatly affect people's image, especially for women who love beauty. Moreover, long-term existence will cause certain harm to the body and even cause other complications. Myofibromas grow slowly and rarely go away on their own, so how do we treat them? What are the symptoms of myofibroma?

1. Prevalent sites: It is more common on the extensor side of the limbs, the lower limbs, above the elbows or on both sides of the trunk and shoulders and back, and may also occur in other parts.

2. Clinical symptoms:

1. Skin lesions: They are clinically valuable for diagnosis. They are papules or nodules in the skin that are raised, hard, and have a movable base but are connected to the epidermis. The surface of the skin is smooth or rough, with varying shades of color. It can be normal skin color, or yellowish brown, dark brown, or light red. It is more common in middle-aged adults and rarely in children. Usually round or oval papules or nodules, about 1 cm in diameter, usually not exceeding 2 cm, occasionally 2 cm or larger. The lesions are often persistent but may resolve on their own after a few years.

2. There are usually no subjective symptoms, but occasionally mild pain. Some patients may develop multiple myofibromas. Is it serious to have myofibroma in life?

3. Usually single, or 2 to 5, occasionally or multiple. The surface of the nodule is smooth or rough and wart-like, usually single or occasionally multiple.

3. Clinical signs: It is solid in nature and hard to touch. It is adhered to the epidermis above but not to the deep tissues, and can move freely below. When lateral pressure is applied, a tiny depression appears in the center of the nodule, which is characteristic to indicate its characteristic nature. Positive "dimple" sign (using the thumb and index finger to pinch the tumor from both sides, the skin above it can be seen to be slightly sunken.

The above is the introduction about myofibroma. I believe you have a certain understanding of it. Although fibroids are not incurable, as long as you take preventive measures in your daily life, you will not be attacked by fibroids. I hope this is helpful to you all, thank you for reading the article.