What is the main concern with pre-malignant growths?

The main concern with pre-malignant growths is that they have a high risk of turning malignant. Pre-malignant growths indicate that there are abnormal cells present that may not yet be cancerous but have the potential to develop into cancer if left untreated. This means that monitoring these growths is essential for early detection and intervention, which can prevent the progression to invasive cancer.

While pre-malignant growths can sometimes share visual characteristics with benign growths, this similarity does not mitigate their risk for malignancy. Healing on their own is less common with pre-malignant lesions, and not all of these growths are associated with pain, making those concerns secondary to their potential to become cancerous.