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If it's benign, it's not malignant.
If it's malignant, it's not benign.
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How does a benign breast lump look once removed vs a malignant one?
Benign breast lump is usually uncapsulated and immovable while malignant one is capsulated and movable.
Is intracystic papillary breast tumor considered cancer?
if it is malignant, it is, benign, no.
What is a mass of cells that can be malignant or benign?
It is called a tumor.
Is fibroadipose tissue in breast related to cancer?
It can be ...it is fatty tissue...benign or malignant.
What is a renal mass on the kidneys?
A growth on the kidney in various sizes that can be benign or malignant.
Does The term benign means a tumor is malignant.?
no
What is a complex heterogeneous mass?
A heterogeneous mass means that there are different densities and inclusions included in the mass. A heterogeneous mass can be malignant or benign.
What are two types of tumours?
malignant (harmful) and benign (harmless)
Are benign tumors cancer?
No. A benign tumour is any abnormal tissue mass that is not a cancer. They lack all three of the malignant properties of a cancer, i.e., they don't grow aggressively, they don't invade surrounding tissue and they do not metastasize.
How serious is a 6cm mass in colon?
The size of the tumor is less important than whether or not it is benign or malignant. A 6cm tumor in the colon can cause obstruction however regardless of whether or not it is benign or malignant.
What is another word for tumor?
If it is not known whether a tumor is benign or malignant, it is sometimes referred to as as "mass".
What is a irregular mass?
An irregular mass could be numerous things. Two examples are a malignant mass and a benign mass; malignant means this mass is from the result of cancer, while a benign mass is irregular but not cancerous. Irregular mass is a common term for abnormal cell growth, and only testing can verify whether the mass is cancerous or not. Ask your health professional for clarification.
