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Tumor, Benign

Related Terms

Benign Lesion
Benign Mass
Benign Neoplasm
Non-cancerous Tumor

Differential Diagnoses

Abscess
Foreign bodies
Hemangioma
Malignant tumors

Specialists

Dermatologist
Endocrinologist
Family Practice Physician
Gastroenterologist
General Surgeon
Gynecologist
Internal Medicine Physician
Neurologist
Pathologist
Urologist

Comorbid Conditions

Bleeding disorders
Cancer
Cardiopulmonary disease
Diabetes
Immune systems disorders
Parkinson's disease

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Factors Influencing Duration

Duration depends on the type and location of the tumor, the type of treatment required, the effectiveness of treatment, and the individual's response to treatment.

Medical Codes

	ICD-9-CM:
	210 -	Neoplasm, Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx, Benign
	210.2 -	Benign Neoplasm of Major Salivary Glands
	211 -	Neoplasm, Other Parts of Digestive System, Benign
	211.3 -	Polyp of Colon
	212 -	Neoplasm, Respiratory and Intrathoracic Organs, Benign
	213 -	Benign Neoplasm of Bone and Articular Cartilage
	217 -	Neoplasm, Benign Breast Nipple
	220 -	Benign Neoplasm of Ovary
	223 -	Benign Neoplasm of Kidney and Other Urinary Organs
	223.3 -	Benign Neoplasm of Kidney and Other Urinary Organs; Bladder
	225 -	Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Other Parts of Nervous System
	225.0 -	Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Other Parts of Nervous System; Brain
	225.1 -	Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Other Parts of Nervous System; Cranial Nerves
	225.2 -	Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Other Parts of Nervous System; Cerebral Meninges; Meninges NOS; Meningioma, Cerebral
	226 -	Benign Neoplasm of Thyroid Glands
	227 -	Benign Neoplasm of Other Endocrine Glands and Related Structures
	227.4 -	Benign Neoplasm of Other Endocrine Glands and Related Structures; Pineal Gland; Pineal Body
	229 -	Neoplasm, Other and Unspecified Sites, Benign
	229.8 -	Benign Neoplasm of Other and Unspecified Sites; Other Specified Sites; Intrathoracic NOS; Thoracic NOS
	229.9 -	Neoplasm, Benign; Site Unspecified

If an individual fails to recover within the expected maximum duration period, the reader may wish to consider the following questions to better understand the specifics of an individual's medical case.

Regarding diagnosis:

Was presence of a tumor determined with a physical exam and diagnostic tests (CT, ultrasound, MRI)?
Was diagnosis of benign tumor confirmed with a biopsy?
Were conditions with similar symptoms, such as malignancy, foreign body or abscess, ruled out?
Was tumor interfering with normal function of adjacent organs or structures?
Was it accessible for surgical removal or treatment with radiation?

Regarding treatment:

Was the tumor surgically removed? Was surgeon able to remove all the abnormal tissue?
If the tumor is inaccessible, has radiation therapy been tried?
How effective has radiation therapy been in halting or slowing the growth of the tumor?

Regarding prognosis:

Was the tumor successfully removed?
If the surgeon was not able to remove all the tissue, what impact does the remaining tissue have on function?
Did surgery impact or alter individual's functional capabilities?
Has individual received appropriate follow-up care to monitor the status of the tumor?
Has tumor stopped growing?
Does individual have an underlying condition (underlying organ dysfunction, bleeding disorder or immune suppression) that may affect recovery?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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