Fibromas are benign (noncancerous) tumors made of fibrous connective tissues—tissue made of tough protein fibers that protect and support muscles, bones, organs, and other body tissues. Some ...

Other benign tumors of the rectum or colon, such as fibromas and the so-called benign lymphomas. Though grossly polypoid, they are not precancerous. Exclusion of these cases leaves a sizable group ...

Both gross and microscopic analysis are performed. Histopathology refers to the microscopic examination of thin sections of fixed or frozen tissues stained with appropriate dyes or antibodies to ...