D31: Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa

D31.6: Benign neoplasm: Orbit, unspecified

When there is abnormal growth of tissue in an organ, then this is referred to as a tumor. The tissue in the body is made up of cells. A tumor disorder involves the cells multiplying more than normal. This results in abnormal or excess tissue forming. A tumor can be benign or malignant. You have a benign tumor. Benign tumors do not destroy the healthy tissue and do not spread throughout the body.

The eye is in the eye socket. The eye socket is formed of different bones in the head. Connective tissue, nerves and muscles that move the eye are also found in the eye socket. The tumor you have is in your eye socket.

The tumor may cause you to find it more difficult to see. It is also possible that you have no symptoms at all.