Benign brain tumour

Date: December 2015

Definition:

A non-malignant tumour or cyst originating from 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;
• tumours originating from bone tissue;
• angioma and cholesteatoma.

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

Last updated December 2015

 

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

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Benign brain tumour December 2002

Benign brain tumour September 2002

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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