Fibromata are benign and frequently undergo various degenerations. Occur in all parts of the body, particularly in the uterus, where they attain great size. In this locality are usually combined with muscle tissue, forming the fibromyomata.

They may occur in combination with sarcoma, or any of the various forms of adult connective tissue, as fibrolipoma, myxoma, chondroma, etc.

A keloid is a fibrous tumor that forms usually from a scar. It is not confined to the seat of the original injury, but extends somewhat into the surrounding tissues. Is usually smooth, and is most frequently seen in negroes.

Molluscum fibrosum is a condition in which there is a noninflammatory overgrowth of the fibrous structures of the nerves, particularly those of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Such tumors may occur singly or be present by the thousand over all parts of the body.

Epulis is a fibrous growth originating from the gum, usually at the site of diseased teeth.