Benign Brain Tumors
Question: Is a benign brain tumor (e.g., meningioma) harmless?
Answer: The term “benign” indicates that the tumor does not spread to other organs. However, these tumors can still cause serious neurological problems by compressing brain tissue.
Example: Meningiomas
• Originate from the meninges (brain coverings)
• In suitable patients, recurrence risk is low after complete removal
• However, permanent damage may occur if the tumor has caused long-standing compression