Benign brain tumour

Date: September 2002

Definition:

A non malignant tumour in the brain resulting in permanent deficit to the neurological system. Tumours or lesions in the pituitary gland are not covered. We also cover non-malignant tumours in the meninges that result in permanent deficit to the neurological system.

No change since July 2001

 

Definition update history:

Benign brain tumour January 2019

Benign brain tumour December 2015

Benign brain tumour September 2013

Benign brain tumour May 2012

Benign brain tumour May 2011

Benign brain tumour July 2009

Benign brain tumour April 2007

Benign brain tumour November 2003

Benign brain tumour March 2003

Benign brain tumour December 2002

Benign brain tumour September 2002

Benign brain tumour April 2002

Benign brain tumour July 2001

Benign brain tumour March 2001

Benign brain tumour June 2000

Benign brain tumour January 2000

Benign brain tumour July 1999