A "nodule" is a general term for an abnormal growth of tissue anywhere in the body. Most cases are not cancerous. With that said, the term is sometimes used as a placeholder to describe any abnormal ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that occur in the thyroid gland in the front of the throat. There may be no symptoms, but people may feel a bump in the neck. Thyroid nodules can be a sign of iodine ...

Dermatofibromas are small, harmless growths that appear on the skin. These growths, or papules, can develop anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the arms, lower legs, and upper back.

Recurrence of Dupuytren's is almost a guarantee after treatment for contracture. Dupuytren's disease is a condition that leads to a contracture developing. Treatment of the symptom (the contracture) ...