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

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

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

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

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

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.

See also

• Polyp (medicine)
• Skin tag
• Colonic polyp
• Uterine fibroid

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