In the 'Symptoms - Immune System' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about benign tumors/cysts (male):
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Have you had tumors that were benign, or cysts?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Never had any / don't know" |
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"Probably/minor episode now resolved" |
History of benign tumors/cysts |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode now resolved" |
History of benign tumors/cysts |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Benign tumors/cysts |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Benign tumors/cysts |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Cysts |
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GLOSSARY
Benign
Literally: innocent; not malignant. Often used to refer to cells that are not cancerous; they tend to grow slowly and don't spread (metastasize) like cancer tumors do.
Cysts (Cyst)
A closed pocket or pouch of tissue; a cyst may form within any tissue in the body and can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts within the lung generally are air-filled, while cysts involving the lymph system or kidneys are fluid filled. Cysts under the skin are benign, extremely common, movable lumps. These may develop as a result of infection, clogging of sebaceous glands, developmental abnormalities or around foreign bodies.
Tumor (Tumors, Tumour, Tumours)
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm. Literally, a swelling; in the past the term has been used in reference to any swelling of the body, no matter what the cause. However, the word is now being used almost exclusively to refer to a neoplastic mass, and the more general usage is being discarded.
Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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