Pedunculated

Pedunculated refers to a medical term used to describe any structure or growth that is attached to the main part of the body by a stalk or stem-like structure, also known as a peduncle. This term is often used in various fields of medicine, including dermatology, gastroenterology, and oncology.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, the term pedunculated is used to describe organs or parts of organs that are attached to the body by a stalk. For example, the pituitary gland is a pedunculated organ because it is attached to the base of the brain by a stalk called the infundibulum.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, the term pedunculated is used to describe tumors or polyps that are attached to the body by a stalk. For example, a pedunculated polyp is a polyp that is attached to the lining of an organ by a stalk. Pedunculated tumors or polyps can be found in various parts of the body, including the colon, uterus, and skin.

Dermatology[edit | edit source]

In dermatology, the term pedunculated is used to describe skin lesions that are attached to the skin by a stalk. For example, a pedunculated skin tag is a skin tag that is attached to the skin by a stalk. Pedunculated skin lesions can be benign or malignant.

Gastroenterology[edit | edit source]

In gastroenterology, the term pedunculated is used to describe polyps that are attached to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract by a stalk. For example, a pedunculated colonic polyp is a polyp that is attached to the lining of the colon by a stalk. Pedunculated polyps can be benign or malignant.

Oncology[edit | edit source]

In oncology, the term pedunculated is used to describe tumors that are attached to the body by a stalk. For example, a pedunculated uterine fibroid is a fibroid that is attached to the uterus by a stalk. Pedunculated tumors can be benign or malignant.

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