As we age, our cells accumulate genetic changes—mutations—some of which open the door to cancer. Scientists call these ...

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...

Benign multiple sclerosis (MS) is a mild course of MS seen in 5-10% of MS patients. In people affected by benign MS, there is no worsening of functional ability even after 15 years of diagnosis.

A 33-year-old man presents to a surgical clinic in Saudi Arabia, following referral from another facility due to concerns about a painless swelling in his upper right thigh. He explains that he ...

Breast phyllodes tumors are relatively rare fibroepithelial neoplasms that primarily affect middle-aged women and have variable risk of local recurrence and metastasis. The WHO categorizes phyllodes ...

Benign lichenoid keratosis — or lichen planus — is a noncancerous health condition that can affect your mucous membranes, hair, skin, and nails. Read on to discover what you need to know about ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with benign breast disease had higher breast cancer risks than their peers. Greater risks were seen for ...

Benign metastasizing leiomyoma is a rare condition affecting women with a history of uterine leiomyomata and is characterized by multiple histologically benign pulmonary smooth muscle tumors.

When my son was 11, we found out he had a benign brain tumor. Soon, I learned the word "benign" didn't mean harmless, as I'd previously thought. The tumor was inoperable, but they did surgery to treat ...

I sometimes joke that I was raised on benign neglect though at the time, we just called it childhood. In the late ‘80s and early '90s, I was what many would call a latchkey kid. I remember walking the ...