Benign tumors are not good! Pay attention to these 3 types of benign tumors, they will turn into malignant tumors if you are not careful

In life, many people now have the good habit of regular physical examinations. Many people find that they have benign tumors after physical examinations. What should we do when we find that we have benign tumors? Do we need to undergo surgery to remove them? Let's learn about this issue together!

What should I do if I have a benign tumor?

First of all, we need to know that under normal circumstances, benign tumors will not become malignant, and the speed of development is relatively slow, and the impact on the human body is relatively small. However, this does not mean that benign tumors are not dangerous, and there are cases where benign tumors can become malignant.

When a benign tumor is found in the body, a specific judgment should be made based on the location of the tumor, the size of the tumor, and the nature of the tumor. If your tumor is growing in a vital position, it needs to be removed in time to prevent the tumor from continuing to grow and squeezing the surrounding tissues, causing some adverse effects on the body.

If your tumor avoids vital parts and grows slowly, conservative treatment is generally recommended, with regular checkups. If your tumor avoids vital parts but grows very quickly, it may become malignant and requires surgical removal, followed by pathological examination.

Now that we know the treatment methods for benign tumors, we need to understand several common benign tumors. Benign tumors and malignant tumors are different. In addition to the different growth conditions and deterioration rates, the causes and treatment methods are also different.

3 common benign tumors

1. Breast fibrocystic

This is a type of breast tumor. Generally, it is caused by water retention in the milk ducts due to hormonal stimulation of the breast. This fibrocystic cyst usually occurs before menstruation. It disappears on its own after the menstrual period. When this benign cyst appears, it can be distinguished by ultrasound examination. Generally, it occurs in women aged 3 to 50. Most of them can gradually disappear or heal after menopause. Only a very small number of women will develop cancer.

2. Lipoma

Lipoma is also a very common benign tumor. As the name suggests, it grows in places where there is fat on our body. Lipoma may grow anywhere where there is fat. Generally, lipoma grows in the limbs and subcutaneously, but some patients may develop lipoma deeper in the limbs and between the muscle belly. The chance of lipoma becoming malignant is very low and can be removed through surgery.

3. Uterine fibroids

This is a very common benign tumor that occurs in women. Many women after pregnancy will develop uterine fibroids. When uterine fibroids are discovered, surgical removal is generally not required. After uterine fibroids are discovered in daily life, the condition is normally observed through medication and regular check-ups.

However, some women's uterine fibroids may develop very rapidly and affect their normal life, which indicates the possibility of malignancy. They need to consider whether surgical removal is necessary for treatment. The specific situation depends on the individual.