Benign Tumors: Non-Cancerous Growths That Don't Spread

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth that does not metastasize (spread to distant sites).

• Slow-growing, well-circumscribed.
• Usually asymptomatic but can cause symptoms by mass effect (compression, obstruction).
• Rarely, some may undergo malignant transformation if untreated (e.g., certain adenomas).

Diagnosis: imaging, biopsy. Management: observation, surgical removal if symptomatic or concerning features.