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neuroma (noo-ro'ma) [ neuro- + -oma] Former term for any type of tumor composed of nerve cells. Classification is now made with respect to the specific portion of the nerve involved. See: ganglioneuroma; neurilemmomaneuromatous ('ma-tus), adjectiveacoustic neuromaA benign tumor of the eighth cranial nerve. The symptoms may include hearing loss, balance disturbances, pain, headache, and tinnitus. amputation neuromaNeuroma occurring on the nerves of a stump after amputation.amyelinic neuromaNeuroma composed principally of unmyelinated nerve fibers.appendiceal neuromaNeuroma found in the mucosa and submucosa of the appendix.neuroma cutisNeuroma in the skin.cystic neuromaNeuroma with cystic formations.false neuromaA tumor arising from the connective tissue of nerves, including the myelin sheath. Synonym: neurofibroma; pseudoneuromaganglionated neuromaNeuroma composed of true nerve cells. Joplin's neuroma See: Joplin's neuromamultiple neuromaNeurofibromatosis.myelinic neuromaNeuroma composed of medullated nerve fibers. plexiform neuromaNeuroma of nerve trunks that appear to be twisted. neuroma telangiectodesNeuroma containing an abundance of blood vessels. traumatic neuromaAn unorganized mass of nerve fibers occurring in wounds or on an amputation stump, resulting after accidental or intentional incision of the nerve. |