Nervous system benign neoplasm

Definition

Abnormal growth of cells in the nervous system without evidence of malignant characteristics. Unlike other organ systems, tumors in the central nervous system can have benign histological characteristics but still have life threatening effects due to their location within the neuraxis (e.g., brainstem gliomas).

Also known as benign neoplasm of nervous system, benign neoplasm of the nervous system, benign nervous system neoplasm, benign nervous system tumor, benign nervous system tumour, benign tumor of nervous system, benign tumor of the nervous system, benign tumour of nervous system, benign tumour of the nervous system, nervous system benign neoplasm, nervous system neoplasm, benign — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0060115 per MONDO
• ICD9 225.8 per MONDO
• ICD9 225.9 per MONDO
• NCIT C4789 per MONDO
• SCTID 92247009 per MONDO
• UMLS C0497550 per MONDO

Affected Organs