Manual of the Medical Department (NAVMED P-117): Chapter 15: Medical Examinations: Physical Standards

15-59 Benign Tumors

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Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

(a) Any tumor of the:

(1) Auditory canal, it obstructive.

(2) Eye or orbit.

(3) Kidney, bladder, testicle, or penis.

(4) Central nervous system and its membranous coverings unless 5 years after surgery and no disqualifying residuals of surgery exists.

(b) Benign tumors of the abdominal wall if sufficiently large to interfere with military duty.

(c) Benign tumors of bone likely to continue to enlarge, be subjected to trauma during military service, or show malignant potential.

(d) Benign tumors of the thyroid or other structures of the neck, including enlarged lymph nodes, if the enlargement is of such degree as to interfere with the wearing of a uniform or military equipment.

(e) Tongue, benign tumor of, if it interferes with function.

(f) Tumors of breast, thoracic contents, or chest wall, other than fibromata lipomata, and inclusion or sebaceous cysts which do not interfere with military duty.

(g) Benign tumors of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or musculoskeletal systems that interfere with function.

(h) Neuromas that are painful.

(i) Any benign tumor that interferes with the wearing of a uniform or military equipment.