benignes

Benignes is the plural form in French of the adjective benigne, meaning non-malignant or non-cancerous. In medical usage, benignes describes tumors, lesions, or growths that do not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize to distant sites. It is contrasted with malignes (malignant).

Characteristics commonly associated with benignes include clear or well-defined borders, slow growth, and histologic features showing well-differentiated cells and absence of invasive behavior. Benign lesions may still require treatment if they cause symptoms, functional impairment, cosmetic concerns, or risk of complications due to location.

Common examples include lipomas, fibromas, adenomas, and hemangiomas, as well as benign cysts and naevi; in French medical language, these would be described as tumeurs bénignes.

Diagnosis typically relies on imaging and, if needed, biopsy. Management ranges from simple observation to surgical excision or other procedures. Recurrence is possible if the lesion is not completely removed but generally, recurrence and metastasis are rare for benign conditions. Prognosis is usually favorable.

Within bilingual medical literature, benignes is used primarily in French contexts. In English-language texts, the equivalent terms are benign or benign lesion/tumor. When translating, care is taken to distinguish between benign and malignant processes to avoid underestimating potential risks in certain locations.