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Benign Tumors Learning Center
The term "benign" refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is NOT cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body or destroy nearby tissue. Benign tumors usually grow slowly. In general, a b...
Acoustic Neuroma
An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous (benign), often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the...More »
Glomus Jugulare Tumor
A glomus jugulare tumor is a tumor that can affect the ear, upper neck, base of the skull, and the surrounding blood...More »
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granulomas are small, reddish bumps on the skin that bleed easily due to an abnormally high number of blood...More »
Ganglion Cysts
A ganglion is a small, usually hard bump above a tendon or in the capsule that encloses a joint. A ganglion is also...More »
Neurofibromatosis 2
Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the brain and spine (the central...More »
Parathyroid Adenoma
A parathyroid adenoma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck.More »
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