Consistency can be helpful in describing some tumors, tissues, or pathologic processes.
Below is a table of pathologic processes and their associated consistencies.
Pathologic Process | Consistency |
Lipoma | Soft |
Fibroadenoma | Rubbery |
Neurofibroma | Elastic |
Hemangioma | Spongy |
Inflammation of the mesentery | Indurated |
Cholesteatoma, necrotic tissue | Friable |
Stone | Hard |
Related to mucus | Mucinous |
(Recommended by Lester S. in Manual of Surgical Pathology. Ebook: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2010.)