“Does a benign brain tumor need to be removed?”

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“Does a benign brain tumor need to be removed?”

I'm 45 years old and my doctor told me that i have benign brain tumor. Does a benign brain tumor need to be removed?

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**Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen** Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI

If it begins to grow, or becomes large enough to compress the brain

**Mr. Arun Swaminathan** Neurologist Omaha, NE · Accepted Answer

Mr. Arun Swaminathan Neurologist Omaha, NE

It depends on whether you're having symptoms and other factors. Consider seeing a neurologist or neurosurgeon to discuss this in detail.

**Dr. Gary Bloomgarden** Neurosurgeon New Haven, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gary Bloomgarden Neurosurgeon New Haven, CT

Maybe