NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Diagnosis and Treatment While many benign tumors do not need treatment, some do, especially if they are causing symptoms. Usually if a benign tumor requires treatment, we remove it surgically. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques, which require small incisions and have minimal recovery time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipomas: Lipomas are formed by fat cells. They are the most common type of benign tumor. Meningiomas: These tumors develop in the brain and spinal cord membranes and are most commonly benign. Nevi: These noncancerous growths are more typically known as moles and appear on the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most tumors that require surgery are either solid organ tumors or soft tissue tumors. Soft tissue tumors include breast cancer and sarcoma, which is a connective tissue cancer. For solid organ tumors, your surgeon needs to remove the part of the organ with the solid tumor in it.

Detailed explanation-4: -A note from Cleveland Clinic A benign tumor is an abnormal but noncancerous collection of cells also called a benign neoplasm. Benign tumors can form anywhere on or in your body, but many don’t need treatment.