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A benign tumor is an abnormal but noncancerous collection of cells also called a benign neoplasm. Benign tumors can form anywhere on or in your body, but many don’t need treatment. A benign tumor has distinct, smooth, regular borders. A benign tumor can become quite large, but it will not invade neaRead more
A benign tumor is an abnormal but noncancerous collection of cells also called a benign neoplasm. Benign tumors can form anywhere on or in your body, but many don’t need treatment. A benign tumor has distinct, smooth, regular borders. A benign tumor can become quite large, but it will not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of your body.
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A malignant tumor is a group of diseased cells defined by one of three characteristics: uncontrolled growth, invasion and damage of healthy cells, or metastasizing (spreading) to other organs of the body. They differ from benign tumors, which do not spread or affect other areas of the body. A malignRead more
A malignant tumor is a group of diseased cells defined by one of three characteristics: uncontrolled growth, invasion and damage of healthy cells, or metastasizing (spreading) to other organs of the body. They differ from benign tumors, which do not spread or affect other areas of the body. A malignant tumor has irregular borders and grows faster than a benign tumor. A malignant tumor can also spread to other parts of your body.
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