Question 1

what could cause a benign tumor-like mass after a shoulder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Postop shoulder: Depends on how far out from surgery you are and your symptoms. Possibilities include hematoma formation, normal postoperative soft tissue swelling, hardware or repair failure, infection, etc. The most important thing you can do is follow up with your routine postoperative checks that your shoulder surgeon has arranged.

Question 2

what can cause a benign tumor in thethin bone in upper arm?

Accepted Answer

It happens: They just happen in many cases. Some run in families (genetic). Symptoms can be from growth of the tumor or irritation of nerves and other structures nearby. Sometimes they are found when the bone breaks for bone weakness from the tumor. In other cases they are found when a person is evaluated for another problem.

Question 3

is a high platelet count of 457 a cause for concern? i had a benign tumor removed 8 months ago, and the rest of my bloodwork came back normal. i am on no medication and have no known conditions?

Accepted Answer

: Very slightly elevated. Generally of no concern

Question 4

i had an adrenalectomy when i was a child, diagnosed as a benign tumor. what labs should i be getting to see how my 1 adrenal gland is functioning? can immunosuppressant infusions for ms cause my adrenal gland to fail?

Accepted Answer

: One of the benefits of having a pair of organs is one can be lost without life altering changes. The adrenal gland has a role in assuring proper salt balance in blood as well as natural stress hormone. Your checkups where they validate your routine blood test (electrolytes) is an indirect measure of your remaining gland function. Make sure your doc knows your status but I wouldn't worry about it.

Question 5

have sharp pains at rib cage and behind left breast. have a benign tumor in same spot on rib cage. could this b the cause?

Accepted Answer

Find out more: You need to find out more about the benign tumor that you have mentioned on the rib cage. Your doctor should be bale to guide you further, both in terms of pain control and resolve or remove the so called benign tumor if this lesion is felt to be the cause of your pains.

Question 6

i had 28 treatments of radiation on the brain for a benign tumor. can it cause cancer else where in the body down the road ?

Accepted Answer

No: Brain radiation is directed precisely at one area of the brain and does not affect other areas.

Question 7

i have a benign bone tumor, a benign tumor in my liver and benign cysts in breasts. is this cause for worry? cancer runs in my family.

Accepted Answer

No: First, all women have breast cysts, little benign tumors in the liver are very common and almost never cause any trouble, and benign bone tumors aren't rare. You are not at increased risk. Second, worry serves no useful purpose. Keep up the usual cancer surveillance and enjoy your life.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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