Benign Brain Tumor. I. Benign brain tumor is defined as a life threatening, non-cancerous tumor in the brain, cranial nerves or meninges within the skull. The presence of the underlying tumor must be confirmed by imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI.
II. This brain tumor must result in at least one of the following and must be confirmed by the relevant medical specialist.
i. Permanent Neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms for a continuous period of at least 90 consecutive days or
ii. Undergone surgical resection or radiation therapy to treat the brain tumor.
III. The following conditions are excluded: Cysts, Granulomas, malformations in the arteries or veins of the brain, hematomas, abscesses, pituitary tumors, tumors of skull bones and tumors of the spinal cord.
Benign Brain Tumor. A benign tumor in the brain where all of the following conditions are met:
i. It is life threatening;
ii. It has caused damage to the brain;
iii. It has undergone surgical removal or, if inoperable, has caused a permanent neurological deficit; and
iv. Its presence must be confirmed by a neurologist or neurosurgeon and supported by findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography, or other reliable imaging techniques. The following are excluded:
a. Cysts;
Benign Brain Tumor. Benign brain tumour means a non-malignant tumour located in the cranial vault and limited to the brain, meninges or cranial nerves where all of the following conditions are met: • It is life threatening; • It has caused damage to the brain; • It has undergone surgical removal or, if inoperable, has caused a permanent neurological deficit; and • Its presence must be confirmed by a neurologist or neurosurgeon and supported by findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerised Tomography, or other reliable imaging techniques. The following are excluded: • Cysts;
Benign Brain Tumor i. Details of the treatment received by the Insured Person from the inception of the ailment.
ii. Letter from treating consultant stating presenting complaints with duration and the past medical history.
iii. Histopathology / Cytology / FNAC / Biopsy / Immuno-histochemistry reports.
iv. X-Ray / CT scan / MRI scan / USG / Radioisotope / Bone scan Reports.
v. Blood Tests.
vi. Neurological examination report by Neurologist
vii. Any other documents as may be required by Us.
Benign Brain Tumor. (i) A benign tumour in the brain where all of the following conditions are met:
i. It is life threatening;
ii. It has caused damage to the brain;
iii. It has undergone surgical removal or, if inoperable, has caused a Permanent neurological deficit such as (but not restricted to) characteristic symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as papilloedema, mental seizures and sensory impairment; and For the purpose of this benefit, the word “Permanent” shall mean beyond the hope of recovery with current medical knowledge and technology;
iv. Its presence must be confirmed by a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon acceptable to Us and supported by findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerised Tomography, or other reliable imaging technique.
(ii) The following conditions are not covered:
i. Cysts;
Benign Brain Tumor. (a) A benign tumour in the brain where all of the following conditions are met:
(i) It is life threatening;
(ii) It has caused damage to the brain;
(iii) It has undergone surgical removal or, if inoperable, has caused a Permanent neurological deficit such as (but not restricted to) characteristic symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as papilloedema, mental seizures andsensorimpairment; and For the purpose of this benefit, the word “Permanent” shall mean beyond the hope of recovery with current medical knowledge and technology;
(iv) Its presence must be confirmed by a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon acceptable to Us and supported by findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerised Tomography, or other reliable imaging technique.
(b) The following conditions are not covered:
(i) Cysts;
(ii) Granulomas;
(iii) Vascular malformations
(iv) Haematoma;
(v) Meningiomas
(vi) Tumours of the pituitary gland or spinal cord; and
(vii) Tumours of acoustic nerve (acoustic neuroma)
Benign Brain Tumor. Benign brain tumour means a non-malignant tumour located in the cranial vault and limited to the brain, meninges or cranial nerves where all of the following conditions are met: • It has undergone surgical removal or, if inoperable, has caused a permanent neurological deficit; and • Its presence must be confirmed by a neurologist or neurosurgeon and supported by findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerised Tomography, or other reliable imaging techniques. The following are excluded: • Cysts; • Abscess; • Angioma; • Granulomas; • Vascular Malformations; • Haematomas; and • Tumours of the pituitary gland, spinal cord and skull base.
Benign Brain Tumor. Benign brain tumor is defined as a life threatening, non-cancerous tumor in the brain, cranial nerves or meninges within the skull. The presence of the underlying tumor must be confirmed by imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI. This brain tumor must result in at least one of the following and must be confirmed by the relevant medical specialist.
i. Permanent Neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms for a continuous period of at least 90 consecutive days or ii. Undergone surgical resection or radiation therapy to treat the brain tumor. The following conditions are excluded: Cysts, Granulomas, malformations in the arteries or veins of the brain, hematomas, abscesses, pituitary tumors, tumors of skull bones and tumors of the spinal cord.
Benign Brain Tumor. Benign brain tumor is defined as a life threatening, non-cancerous tumor in the brain, cranial nerves or meninges within the skull. The presence of the underlying tumor must be confirmed by imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI. This brain tumor must result in at least one of the following and must be confirmed by the relevant medical specialist. • Permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms for a continuous period of at least 90 consecutive days or • Undergone surgical resection or radiation therapy to treat the brain tumor. The following conditions are excluded: Cysts, granulomas, malformations in the arteries or veins of the brain, hematomas, abscesses, pituitary tumors, tumors of skull bones and tumors of the spinal cord.
Benign Brain Tumor. I. Benign brain tumor is defined as a life threatening, non-cancerous tumor in the brain, cranial nerves or meninges within the skull. The presence of the underlying tumor must be confirmed by imaging studies such as CT scan or MRI.
II. This brain tumor must result in at least one of the following and must be confirmed by the relevant medical specialist.
i. Permanent Neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms for a continuous period of at least 90 consecutive days or
ii. Undergone surgical resection or radiation therapy to treat the brain tumor.
III. The following conditions are excluded: Heart Association Classification of cardiac impairment.
