Question 1

benign tumors stays benign forever?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: Most benign tumors stay benign. There are certain benign tumors that care rarely progress into a malignant growth.

Question 2

where can i go to treat a benign tumor?

Accepted Answer

If benign see GP: If a lesion has been proven to be benign and is not bulky and interfering with function, then it may be watched after bx by the GP or general surgeon who may have done the bx.  If the lesion is bulky such as a benign schwannoma of the retroperitoneum , a bulky lipoma or a large benign desmoid of chest wall it may still have to be removed and as such an experienced surgeon should be seen.

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

do benign tumors arise by transformation?

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Yes: All tumors arise from normal pre existing cells that have undergone some form of transformation.  Several oncogenes are turned on to present the benign as well as malignant lesion with immortality.  In the case of the malignant tumor additional changes allow for matrix metalloproteinase to be produced to dissolve  walls of  blood vessels for metastasis and convert e-cadherin to small e cad.

Question 5

could benign tumors grow back within 3 weeks?

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Occassionally: When a benign tumor is completely resected with margins it wont recurr.  While such growths wont metastasize to distant sites, if incompletely removed they can recur within a few weeks of removal but not to the original size.  Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and desmoid tumors of the abdominal wall are frequently seen to recur if margins of resection are involved.

Question 6

how much danger is associated with a benign tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Although a benign tumor will not metastasize (i.e. will not spread to other parts of the body) it can grow and encroach on other body parts adjacent to it. Benign tumors can be serious if they press on vital structures such as blood vessels or nerves.That would be the only significant danger.

Question 7

i was just wondering why does my benign tumor hurt?

Accepted Answer

By pressure: It may be causing pressure effect on pain sensitive areas.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: benign tumor?

Accepted Answer

"Growth": A tumor by any other name is a growth.  It can be either benign or malignant, differentiated based upon the potential to spread (a malignant tumor is, by definition, a cancer). The best way to determine this is by a tissue biopsy, but we can make better predictions based on the organ of origin, physical exam, and x-ray findings.

Question 9

why do i have benign tumors in random places in my body?

Accepted Answer

Usually lipomas: lipomas  usually single at the beginning but eventually become multifocal in  subcutaneous areas of the body.  There is a growth factor that is released (FGF- 1) that   stimulates  appearance of growths.  In vonRecklinghausens disease multiple neurofibromas develop over the skin from head to  foot.  In both situations, lipoma and neurofibroma if progression noted we see liposarcomas and neuroSa.

Question 10

will benign tumors grow and become serious later on in life?

Accepted Answer

They can: One example of a benign tumor that can grow and cause trouble is a meningioma. It can grow and compress the brain, sometimes leading to death. However, many benign tumors can be successfully removed surgically.

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