Benign brain tumour

Date: July 2009

Definition:

A non-malignant tumour or cyst in the brain, cranial nerves or meninges within the skull, resulting in permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms.

For the above definition, the following are not covered:

• tumours in the pituitary gland;
• angiomas.

In addition, the requirement for permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms will be waived if the benign brain tumour is surgically removed.

No change since April 2007

 

Definition update history:

Benign brain tumour May 2011

Benign brain tumour July 2009

Benign brain tumour April 2007

Benign brain tumour November 2003

Benign brain tumour May 2003

Benign brain tumour March 2003

Benign brain tumour April 2002

Benign brain tumour July 2001

Benign brain tumour November 2000

Benign brain tumour November 1999

Benign brain tumour July 1999

Benign brain tumour February 1998