A 35-year-old member asked:
benign neoplasm can happen to you anywhere?
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Dr. Devon Webster answered
22 years experience Medical Oncology
Yep! They can!: Benign neoplasms are non-cancerous growths. They can show up anywhere, kind of like moles. We tend to get more of them as we age. Usually they don't cause problems, unless they are big and pressing on something important (like your brain). It's a fancy word for a lump or bump that's not cancer.
Answered on Oct 23, 2017
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Dr. Michael Thompson answered
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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, ... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
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Very different: Benign neoplasm is the term used for tumors that usually do not spread or kill the patient.
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Dr. Kenneth Hennrick answered
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Unsure: Please feel free to consult me for a complete answer. If you could provide me with a copy of the pathology report I can review it and discuss with yo ... Read More
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