Question 1

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 2

what is the definition or description of: benign tumor?

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"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 3

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 4

should i be worried if a benign tumor starts to hurt or twinge?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Benign tumors do not spread to distant sites. However they can grow and cause local issues. If the growth begins to cause pain it may be causing local damage due to its size. Recommend that you see your primary md for further evaluation. Even benign tumors sometimes need to be removed.

Question 5

can benign tumors become fatal?

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Not usually.: By definition a benign tumor is not aggressive,  slow growing, will not spread to other sites, but could cause harm to surrounding tissues.  So a benign brain tumor or heart tumor could eventually become life threatening if it was ignored, but that would be a very unusual turn of events.

Question 6

could benign tumors still kill you?

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Yes: Benign tumors, especially in the brain , can kill  you as they can grow and damage adjacent brain or cause increased  pressure on the brain.  Benign lung or GI tumors can cause obstructive pneumonia or bowel obstruction with dire consequences.  Benign tumors in virtually any organ can cause irreparable damage if growth is unchecked or the tumors are not removed. Expert consultation is important.

Question 7

would a benign tumor have a blood supply?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any existing tissue in the body will have some source of nourishment (blood supply) or it would disappear.

Question 8

what is a benign tumor of cartilage known as?

Accepted Answer

Chondroma: For themost part chondromas are benign.  However the position of the lesion which usually results from excess stimulation of growth hormone is important.  The more peripheral the lesion is in terms of centricity, the chance is that the tumor will not have an aggressive behavior.  If the lesion occurs around the pelvic girdle rather than distal extremity, it can behave aggressively.

Question 9

does someone go through chemotherapy for a benign tumor?

Accepted Answer

No: Chemotherapy is not recommended for  benign lesions.  The major reason is that the chemo is direacted to various regions of the cancer cell to interfer in metabolic pathways by altering gere and nuclear DNA function.  Even when optimally functioning because of toxicity and additional side effects use should be limited.  Malignant stem cells resistent to chemo regrow to reappear in original field.

Question 10

are benign tumors malignant when they are growing bigger in size?

Accepted Answer

No: Small tumors can be malignant, and tend to grow and spread if left untreated. Benign tumors can also grow, and somtimes get big because of lack of symptoms. Only way to tell benign from malignant is to look at cells under microscope.

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