Psammoma

Small tumor containing sand-like particles and occurring in the meninges, ovaries, and certain other organs; also called sand tumor.


A tumor containing gritty sand-like particles (psammoma bodies). Such tumors may be found in the meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain), the ovary, etc.


A small tumor of the brain, the choroid plexus, and other areas, containing calcareous particles.


 


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