Signs and Symptoms
Benign tumors are very diverse, and may be asymptomatic or may cause specific symptoms depending on their anatomic location and tissue type. Symptoms or pathological effects of some benign tumors may include:
- Bleeding or occult blood loss causing anemia
- Pressure causing pain or dysfunction
- Cosmetic changes
- Itching
- 'Hormonal syndromes' resulting from hormones secreted by the tumor
- Obstruction, e.g., of the intestines
- Compression of blood vessels or vital organs
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