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1
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Behaviour of Benign vs Malignant Tumours

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Benign = Expansile, grows locally

Malignant - Expansile & invasive, may metastasise

2
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Differentiation of Benign vs Malignant Tumours

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Benign - Resembles cells of origin

Malignant - Failure of differentiation

3
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Mitoses of Benign vs Malignant Tumours

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Benign - Few

Malignant - Many, atypical

4
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N:C Ratio

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Benign - Normal/slightly increased

Malignant - High

5
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Cellular Features of Benign vs Malignant Cells

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Benign - Uniform

Malignant - Pleomorphic

6
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Menorrhagia

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Menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding

7
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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstrual periods which are caused by uterine contractions

8
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Dyspareunia

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Persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after sex

9
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Menarche

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First occurrence of menstruation

10
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What does calcification on a mammogram indicate

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Usually benign but certain patterns of calcifications — such as tight clusters with irregular shapes and fine appearance — may indicate breast cancer or precancerous changes to breast tissue

11
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What might unexplained iron deficiency anaemia indicate in an elderly patient

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Malignancy

12
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Occult Blood in Faeces

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Blood that is not visible in faecal matter but comes up during investigation

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