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any swelling that is caused by inflammation, but now generally reserved for describing new growth

Tumor

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described as new growth

Neoplasia/Neoplasm

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refers to a malignant tumor

cancer

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not referred to as cancer, contain recognizable tissue structure and do not invade beyond their capsule, nor do they spread.

Benign

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lack capsule, therefore grow to invade nearby structures; cancer

Malignant

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cancer that develops incrementally and accumulate specific genetic lesions

Cancer in situ

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○ Arise from or form ductal or glandular structures
Ex: breast glandular tissue is a mammary adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma

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Cancers that arise from lymphatic tissue

Lymphoma

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Cancers arising from mesenchymal tissue
Includes connective tissue, muscle and bone

Sarcoma

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Cancer of blood forming cells

Leukemia

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Benign Tumours Characteristics

○ Grow slowly
○ Have a well-defined capsule
○ Are not invasive
○ Are well differentiated; look like tissue from which they arise
○ Have a low mitotic index; dividing cells are rare
○ Do not metastasize

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Malignant Tumours Characteristics

○ Grow rapidly
○ Are not encapsulated
○ Invade local structures and tissues
○ Are poorly differentiated; may not be able to determine tissue of origin
○ Have a high mitotic index; many dividing cells
○ Can spread distantly, often through blood vessels and lymphatics

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