Cancer and Oncology Q 27

By | March 27, 2022

Neoplasm can be classified as either benign or malignant. The following are characteristics of malignant tumor apart from:
  
    A. Encapsulated
    B. Infiltrates surrounding tissues
    C. Metastasis
    D. Poorly differentiated cells
    
    

Correct Answer: A. Encapsulated

Option A: Benign: grows slowly, localized, encapsulated, well-differentiated cells, no metastasis, not harmful to host.

Options B, C, and D: Malignant: Grows rapidly, infiltrate surrounding tissues, not encapsulated, poorly differentiated, metastasis present, always harmful.

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