Neoplasm

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Neoplasm Definition

A benign or malignant tissue growth resulting from uncontrolled cell proliferation. Benign neoplastic cells resemble normal cells without exhibiting significant cytologic atypia, while malignant cells exhibit overt signs such as dysplastic features, atypical mitotic figures, necrosis, nuclear pleomorphism, and anaplasia. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include papillomas, cystadenomas, and lipomas; malignant neoplasms include carcinomas, sarcomas, lymphomas, and leukemias.

Neoplasm Synonyms

Neoplasm, NEOPLASMS BENIGN, MALIGNANT AND UNSPECIFIED (INCL CYSTS AND POLYPS), Neoplasia, Neoplasms, Neoplastic Growth, Tumor, neoplasia, neoplasm, tumor

Terms in Neoplasm category

Neoplasm by Morphology
Neoplasm by Site
Neoplasm by Special Category