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When a tumor is described as benign what does that mean?
A benign tumor is one that remains confined to its original site; it does not metastasize, or spread. Another word for a benign tumour is onenon-cancerous.
What is the difference between a tumor that has metastasized and one that hasn't?
When a tumor has not metastasized, it is growing in only one location. A tumor that has metastasized becomes many tumors growing in many locations, and furthermore, this is a continuing process by which the cancer takes over more and more of the body.
What are symptoms of pituitary tumor location?
Symptoms related to tumor location, size, and pressure on neighboring structures include: persistent headache on one or both sides, or in the center of the forehead, blurred or double vision; loss of peripheral vision, seizures, drooping eyelid.
Is an eye tumor dangerous?
Any tumor is.especially one in ones eye.
The coexistence of different cultural groups in one location is referred to as?
cultural diversity
Is it common to have more than one brain tumor at a time?
It's not common to have even one brain tumor. A tumor is defined as an abnormal cell growth, so even having one would be abnormal.
What type of tumor is more harmful- a benign or a malignant one and what is the difference?
A malignant tumor is cancerous and is likely to be more harmful than a benign tumor.
What if you cant get a hamster tumor off?
I would not attemp to remove the tumor myself (one of my hamsters had a tumor) but to take it to a vet to have it surgically removed if they think necessary.
Is a meningioma brain tumor bad?
Any brain tumor is bad, however, it is one of the better ones to have. Meningiomas are slow growing tumors of the outside lining of the brain. They usually can be removed and completely cured. Occasionally they are in a location that cannot be completely removed which would be a problem.
What is a benign tumor of the adrenal gland called?
One kind of adrenal tumor that is often benign is a pheochromocytoma.
What king of tumor grows in only one part of the body?
A tumor that grows in only one part of the body is typically referred to as a localized tumor. These tumors can be benign or malignant and are confined to a specific area without spreading to other tissues or organs. Examples include certain types of sarcomas or adenomas, which arise in specific tissues like muscle or glandular tissue, respectively. Localized tumors may require surgical removal, depending on their type and impact on surrounding structures.
What tumors do NOT spread to other regions of the body?
From what I have learned, a benign-tumor is a type of tumor that remains encapsulated and does not spread. While there are cancerous tumors, such ans brain tumors that do not spread and are encapsulated, the most common answer to this question is Benign Tumor.
