Question 1

describe the features of benign prostatic hypertrophy.?

Accepted Answer

Slow urination +: Fiurst signs of BPH are usually slowing of the urinary stream followed by incomplete bladder emptying or the perception thereof. Need to urinate more frequently by day and night. This can culminate in urinary retention (inability to urinate) which if present, must be urgently relieved by catheterization. BPH best managed by a urologist. Surgery, prostatectomy preferably cystoscopically is best rx.

Question 2

describe the features of benign prostatic hyperplasia (b.p.h.).?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction of urine: It involves enlargement of prostatic stromal and epithelial cells, resulting in the formation of large, discrete nodules in the area of prostate surrounding the urethra. When sufficiently large, the nodules compress the urethra causing partial, or sometimes complete, blockage of the urethra, making one unable to void. It leads to symptoms of hesitancy, strain, urgency, frequent and painful voiding.

Question 3

describe the features of a benign tumor.?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Benign = non-cancer. Tumor = mass.  So, the features of a non-cancerous mass depend on what it is -- that is what cell it is derived from, location, etc.

Question 4

describe the features of a benign neoplasm.?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Benign = non-cancer. Neoplasm = tumor or mass.  So, the features of a non-cancerous mass depend on what it is -- that is what cell it is derived from, location, etc.

Question 5

describe the features of benign positional vertigo.?

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Bpv: Lets break down the name. Benign: so it's nothing serious. Positional : meaning its triggered by a certain position, like sitting or lying down. Vertigo: commonly described as a room spinning, merry, go round feeling.

Question 6

what does benign endometrium w/ atrophic changes & features of glandular & stromal breakdown mean? neg for hyphyperplasia, atypia, or malignancy.

Accepted Answer

Pathology 101: An endometrial biopsy is usually done to look for cancer, and the pathologist here saw no signs of cancer (malignancy/atypia) in the sample obtained.  The other findings can be seen with or close to menopause (natural or induced by surgery or medications), and can be normal in many situations, but context (why the test was done) is important to be able to interpret this result uniquely for you.

Question 7

31y/o female. thyroid us with 1cm nodule benign features. 8x8mm nodule w/ sl inc doppler flow. both sharp margins/isoechoic.no path calcifications.md recommends f/u in 6 mo. should i request biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Your doctor seems to have a handle on this. From what you presented waiting seems fine. Biopsies are generally safe but there are complications that can occur. As long as you are being followed you should be pk. You can certainly ask your doctor about the biopsy. Can't hurt.

Question 8

six yo w/ palpable bilat posterior cervical nodes (biggest 1.1 cm-us w/ benign features). cbc normal; cmv igg 186, igm neg. uri in july. is it normal?

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Yes: Could just be residual drainage from the URI or allergies. At six, they still have tiny sinuses and ear tubes, so the drainage is poor. Tonsils can also cloud the picture.

Question 9

colonscopy showed erythematous mucosa in the distal sigmoid colon. biopsied. biopsy showed benign colonic mucosa with mild edema and focus with histologic features suggestive of chronic ischemic changes. concerned?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the finding your described is not diagnostic. However, you and your doctor should talk to the pathologist who issued the report to get a better understanding.    
Wish you good health.

Question 10

rni slight uptake in r occipital bone,further scan &review says benign features &likely represents fibrous dysplasia &no clinical concern.i have periods of double vision &severe headache.g.p shows no concern. should i be worried &seek further advice?

Accepted Answer

: The images appear benign, but your headaches and double vision do need attention.  Might consider migraines, and, if so, many available medications these days.  You can  worry if you wish, but better is to be proactive, and see a neurologist.

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31y/o female. thyroid us with 1cm nodule benign features. 8x8mm nodule w/ sl inc doppler flow. both sharp margins/isoechoic.no path calcifications.md recommends f/u in 6 mo. should i request biopsy?

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Six yo w/ palpable bilat posterior cervical nodes (biggest 1.1 cm-us w/ benign features). cbc normal; cmv igg 186, igm neg. uri in july. is it normal?

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Colonscopy showed erythematous mucosa in the distal sigmoid colon. biopsied. biopsy showed benign colonic mucosa with mild edema and focus with histologic features suggestive of chronic ischemic changes. concerned?

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Rni slight uptake in r occipital bone,further scan &review says benign features &likely represents fibrous dysplasia &no clinical concern.i have periods of double vision &severe headache.g.p shows no concern. should i be worried &seek further advice?

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