Benign Neoplasm

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Benign Neoplasm Definition

A neoplasm which is characterized by the absence of morphologic features associated with malignancy (severe cytologic atypia, tumor cell necrosis, and high mitotic rate). Benign neoplasms remain confined to the original site of growth and only rarely metastasize to other anatomic sites.

Benign Neoplasm Synonyms

Benign Neoplasm, Benign Tumor, benign tumor

Terms in Benign Neoplasm category

Tumorlet