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All cells, in any type of tissue, can become cancerous. Scientists still do not understand what triggers a healthy cell to "turn on" and become hyperactive and grow into cancer. Since all cancers begin as an over-creation of cells, doctors are certainly concerned about benign tumors. While not all benign tumors become cancerous, every benign tumor certainly has the potential of becoming cancerous. This is why doctors suggest first testing on abnormal cell growth, such as a darkening of the skin or hyperplasia on the cervix, and recommend regular follow-up testing on benign tumors or suggest the benign tumor be removed as soon as possible.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThat's correct; a neoplasm or tumor can be benign or malignant.
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∙ 11y agoNo, a neoplasm can be benign or malignant.
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Is uterine leiomyoma neoplasm or benign?
Uterine fibroids, or uterine leiomyoma, are benign tumors or benign neoplasms. (Neoplasm and tumor are synonymous; neoplasms can be benign or malignant. Fibroids are benign.)
What is the medical term meaning malignant tumor of striated or skeletal muscle?
rhabdomyoma - benign neoplasm rabdomyosarcoma - malignant neoplasm
What is the icd9 for benign lymphoma of the retina?
224.5 Benign neoplasm of retina; abnormal growth of the cells without malignant charateristics.
How are benign neoplasms different from malignant neoplasms?
A neoplasm is an abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.A malignant neoplasm is cancerous, and may spread to other parts of the body. A benign neoplasm is not cancerous. It may cause problems locally, but does not spread.Benign means it is not long-lasting. If you are talking about neoplasms or cancers, Benign means the tumor cannot undergo metastasis, whereas a Malignant tumor can and develop into advanced stages of Cancer.
What is any new uncontrolled growth or formation of tissue?
This is called a tumor, which can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
What does a lump in a breast mean?
Possibly some sort of neoplasm... either malignant or benign. I'd suggest you go to a doctor and have it examined.
Can benign breast mass be malignant?
If it's benign, it's not malignant. If it's malignant, it's not benign.
Is lung cancer a malignant neoplasm?
Yes, cancers are malignant.
Suffix meaning tumor or mass?
Neoplasm can either be benign or malignant. And the nomenclature also takes note of the origin. But there areexceptions [*noted later]Benign Neoplasm (-oma)e.g. Fibroma - fibrous tissuesThe nomenclature of benign epithelial tumors is more complex-adenoma -Derivedfrom glands,although they may or may not form glandular structures-papillomas - has finger-like projectionsMalignant Neoplasm-sarcoma:arisingfrommesenchymal tissue.-carcinomas:epithelial cell origin*Benign sounding malignant tumorsMesothelioma,meningioma,lymphomas, melanoma
Does The term benign means a tumor is malignant.?
no
What are two types of tumours?
malignant (harmful) and benign (harmless)
What is the the icd-9-cm code for screening for malignant neoplasm of the colon?
ICD 9 CM Code V 76.51 - Malignant neoplasm (of) colon.
