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What is Benign Tumor of the Nervous System?
These are noncancerous tumors that develop from the tissue of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves). They can cause significant functional problems and can become life-threatening. Radiation exposure, family history of cancers, or certain genetic conditions are common risk factors.
Typical Symptoms of Benign Tumor of the Nervous System
- Soft lump/s on skin
- Skin problems
- Skin lumps
Diagnostic Questions for Benign Tumor of the Nervous System
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a soft lump under your skin?
- Do you have any skin problems
- Have you noticed any lumps on your skin?
Treatment of Benign Tumor of the Nervous System
Treatment depends on the type of tumor and its location. Some tumors can be removed by surgery, while others need treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Is It Just a Benign Tumor? The Science & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Benign tumors are non-cancerous but not always harmless; risk and symptoms depend on where they are, how big they are, and how fast they grow. Doctors guide care with imaging and sometimes biopsy, then recommend watchful waiting, surgical removal, or medications, and urgent evaluation for red flags like sudden severe headache, new seizures, weakness, vision loss, or rapid growth; there are several factors to consider, so see the complete guidance below for details that can change your next steps.
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Meningioma? Why Your Brain Has a Growth & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Most meningiomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that arise from the meninges rather than the brain itself; they are usually found on MRI, and management ranges from periodic monitoring to surgery or radiation depending on size, location, growth rate, symptoms, and tumor grade. There are several factors to consider; see below for common symptoms, urgent warning signs, key risk factors such as prior head radiation, hormonal influences, and NF2, plus prognosis by grade and practical next steps for follow-up and treatment planning.
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