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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.
Which types of tumors are often removed by surgery?
Malignant tumors
Do Malignant brain tumors spread?
It is highly unusual for malignant brain tumors to spread beyond the central nervous system
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.
What are the antigenic properties of malignant tumors versus benign tumors?
Malignant tumors tend to have higher levels of antigenicity compared to benign tumors. Malignant tumors often express tumor-specific antigens, which can be recognized by the immune system and trigger an immune response. This increased antigenicity is due to the presence of mutated and abnormal proteins on the surface of malignant cells.
