How is a benign tumor diagnosed?
How is a benign tumor diagnosed?
If you have any symptoms or see or feel anything that looks abnormal, you should talk to a healthcare provider. Certain tests can help determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
Depending on where the tumor is, tests may include:
- Biopsy: During a biopsy, a healthcare provider removes a piece of tissue, then examines the cells under a microscope.
- Imaging tests: A CT scan, MRI or ultrasound can create detailed images of structures inside your body, including tumors.
- Mammogram: A mammogram is a special type of X-ray that can detect abnormal growths or changes in breast tissue.
- X-ray: X-rays take pictures inside your body, often of bone.