What harm does benign tumor have to human health?

Benign tumor is the abnormal proliferation of some tissues and cells in the body, which shows expansive growth, gradually expanding like a balloon and growing slowly. Because the tumor is growing, it can squeeze the surrounding tissues without invading the adjacent normal tissues. Tumors are mostly spherical and nodular. Envelope is often formed around it, so the boundary with normal tissue is obvious. It can be moved by touching and pushing, and it is easy to take out during operation, and it does not transfer after taking out, with less recurrence.

Most benign tumors do not become malignant, rarely recur, grow slowly, and have little impact on the body. But this does not mean that benign tumors are not dangerous. On the contrary, some benign tumors are very harmful to the human body and must be highly valued. First, observe the site where the tumor grows. Benign tumors can also have fatal consequences when they grow in key parts of the body and the space in these parts is quite limited. For example, a huge benign tumor growing in the skull, thyroid and mediastinum. Benign tumors occurring in the gastrointestinal wall or intestinal cavity can also cause emergencies such as obstruction, bleeding, perforation, jaundice, etc. Delayed treatment can lead to death.

Secondly, pay attention to the malignant tendency of benign tumors. Some benign tumors will become malignant, and once they become malignant, the consequences are the same as those of malignant tumors. Tumors prone to malignant transformation include pancreatic benign tumor, thyroid adenoma, breast fibroma, uterine tumor, gastrointestinal flat bone fibroma, soft tissue fibroma, synovioma, ligament fibroma and so on. Once these tumors are found, they should be treated in time.

Thirdly, some benign lesions of non-neoplastic diseases are also related to malignant tumors. Such as cystic lobular hyperplasia of breast, nevus, scar lesion of lung tissue or other parts, chronic ulcer and cirrhosis. It may be related to the occurrence of malignant tumors.

Therefore, if the benign tumor is found to be rapidly enlarged, bleeding and severe pain occur, you should go to the hospital immediately for examination. If necessary, perform surgical resection.