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What may be tumors in the body?
Benign Malignant
Are all tumours malign?
No, not all tumors are malignant. Tumors can be classified as either benign or malignant. Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not typically spread to other parts of the body, while malignant tumors are cancerous and have the potential to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.
What types of tumors tend to metastasize and may spread to distant sites in the body?
Malignant tumors. Malignant tumors have the ability to invade the surrounding tissue. Often malignant cells enter the bloodstream vessels and lead to tumor growth in other areas of the body.
Do Malignant brain tumors have borders?
Malignant brain tumors do not have distinct borders
Do malignant tumors grow at a slower rate than benign tumors?
Malignant tumors typically grow faster than benign tumors.
How does the growth rate of malignant tumors compare to that of benign tumors?
Malignant tumors grow faster and are more aggressive than benign tumors.
Do malignant tumors cause tumors in other parts of the body?
By the very definition 'malignant', absolutely. Malignant tumors contain carcinoma - or cancer. If left unchecked, they grow bigger, metastasize, and new tumors will grow elsewhere.
What is small unwanted growth in the body is called as?
A small unwanted growth in the body is typically referred to as a "tumor" or "growth." Tumors can be either benign or malignant, with benign tumors being non-cancerous and malignant tumors being cancerous. Treatment will vary depending on the type and location of the growth.
Does non malignant tumors still grow?
Yes, non-malignant tumors, also known as benign tumors, can still grow. They may increase in size over time, but they typically do not invade surrounding tissues or spread to other parts of the body like malignant tumors do. While benign tumors can cause symptoms or complications depending on their location, they generally have a better prognosis than malignant tumors. Regular monitoring or surgical removal is often recommended if they cause discomfort or health issues.
Which types of tumors are often removed by surgery?
Malignant tumors
What is any new uncontrolled growth or formation of tissue?
This is called a tumor, which can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
Do Malignant brain tumors spread?
It is highly unusual for malignant brain tumors to spread beyond the central nervous system
