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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

Treatment

The treatment of choice is to surgically remove the tumor, preferably with endoscopic techniques rather than open surgery. The type of surgery performed is specific to the location of the tumor and the anatomic area affected by the tumor. About 78% of benign tumors can be completely resected, 17% reduced in size by removing part of the tumor, and 1% will receive biopsy and will require other types of treatment (Noble 1455-56.) If the tumor is located in an inaccessible area, radiation therapy can slow or destroy the production and development of abnormal cells. Some benign tumors, such as fatty tumors (lipomas) on the skin, produce no symptoms and do not need to be removed unless they are painful, cumbersome, or are pressing on a nerve or blood vessel. Meningiomas, which are benign central nervous system tumors, are also surgically removed unless they are either of a recurrent type or are in a location where complete resection is not possible. In these cases, the benign tumor is treated by either conventional external radiation therapy or more focused stereotactic radiosurgery technique. The combination of ultrasound and a probe that freezes the tumor (cryotherapy) may be used to retard tumor growth in certain organs such as the uterus.

Certain systemic treatments that inhibit cell growth are used in individuals whose health is compromised by other conditions and who are not candidates for surgery.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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