“Should a benign brain tumor be removed?”

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“Should a benign brain tumor be removed?”

I am a 42-year-old male and my doctor discovered that I have a benign brain tumor. Should a benign brain tumor be removed?

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

Mr. Arun Swaminathan Neurologist Omaha, NE

It depends on the location and the symptoms from it. Consider seeing a neurologist or neurosurgeon to discuss this.

**Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn** Radiation Oncologist Kissimmee, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rumpa Amornmarn Radiation Oncologist Kissimmee, FL

Depending what type of brain tumor, some asymptomatic small meningioma can be monitored without surgery.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

If it is causing mass effect, yes.