Question 1

which types of tumors are benign?

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Cannot spread.: Tumors are collections of cells that multiply, creating "growths" or "lumps".  Tumors may be benign or malignant.  A benign tumor lacks the ability to spread to other parts of the body.  A malignant tumor ("cancer") may break away from the organ where it developed and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic circulation and take over other organs.  We perform biopsies to differentiate the two.

Question 2

what is benign ms?

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See below: Benign MS characterizes about 10-20% of all relapsing forms of ms.  It is defined as disease which has episodes of neurological disability from which the individual makes a full recovery, and that over decades does not accumulate any significant cognitive or physicial disability.

Question 3

what is benign teratoma?

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Teratomas: Teratomas  are a type of tumor or mass made up of different types of tissues.  They are congenital (meaning they are present at the time of birth) but may not be detected until later in life.  Teratomas can be benign or malignant.  Benign means the teratoma is non-cancerous and won't spread to other parts of the body.

Question 4

what is benign leukemia?

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No such condition!: Leukemia by definition is a name given to blood cancer. But there are at least 4 separate types of Leukemias, broadly classified as Acute Leukemias(a very serious disease requiring immediate treatment) and Chronic Leukemias(which are slowly growing Cancers and have a much better prognosis as people with Chronic leukemia can survive for many years...some of these patients are cured with medicines.

Question 5

what benign nephritis is?

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Benign GN - opinion: Benign nephritis is a term used by a nephrologist to describe his/her opinion of a patient's condition. Usually this term is attached to patient's with nonproteinuric IgA nephropathy, thin basement membrane disorder, or recovered post infectious gn. It is an opinion, it is not a guarantee, but when used by a nephrologist it usually means low risk of progression to esrd.

Question 6

how to diagnose benign ms?

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See below: Benign ms is a retrospective diagnosis in a pt who clearly had signs of ms, but years later remained stable.  The "gold standard" is MRI of brain and spine, with maybe lumbar puncture checking oligoclonal bands.  Talk with your neurologist.  Not clear, to me, if any of your problems might be caused by ms.

Question 7

what are benign squamous cells?

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Good News: Benign for all intensive purposes means that its not something bad.  Squamous epithelium is a type of cell that lines a body cavity or internal organ...For example, the inside of your mouth.

Question 8

what is benign focal amyotrophy?

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Rare: It is a rare neurological disease that affects only one limb which is why it is also called monomelic amyotrophic.  Generally considered benign with a good prognosis.

Question 9

are oral fibromas always benign?

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Yes: Fibromas are always benign.  If you have a growth have your dentist evaluate it just to be sure!  Hope this helps!

Question 10

are fluid filled cysts always benign?

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At your age: A simple fluid filled cyst in the ovary is almost always benign. Followup ultrasound is generally not done unless the cyst is over 5cm in size or it has features that are suspicious for something other than a simple cyst.

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