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    This document provides information to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms. It includes a table listing 10 key areas of comparison such as growth rate, metastasis, treatment needs, and mortality risk. Benign tumors are generally slow growing, non-invasive, and rarely life-threatening. In contrast, malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly, invade surrounding tissues, commonly spread to other parts of the body, and can be fatal if left untreated. The document also describes several specific tumors and identifies whether they are benign or malignant.

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    This document provides information to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms. It includes a table listing 10 key areas of comparison such as growth rate, metastasis, treatment needs, and mortality risk. Benign tumors are generally slow growing, non-invasive, and rarely life-threatening. In contrast, malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly, invade surrounding tissues, commonly spread to other parts of the body, and can be fatal if left untreated. The document also describes several specific tumors and identifies whether they are benign or malignant.

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    This document provides information to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms. It includes a table listing 10 key areas of comparison such as growth rate, metastasis, treatment needs, and mortality risk. Benign tumors are generally slow growing, non-invasive, and rarely life-threatening. In contrast, malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly, invade surrounding tissues, commonly spread to other parts of the body, and can be fatal if left untreated. The document also describes several specific tumors and identifies whether they are benign or malignant.

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    This document provides information to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms. It includes a table listing 10 key areas of comparison such as growth rate, metastasis, treatment needs, and mortality risk. Benign tumors are generally slow growing, non-invasive, and rarely life-threatening. In contrast, malignant tumors tend to grow rapidly, invade surrounding tissues, commonly spread to other parts of the body, and can be fatal if left untreated. The document also describes several specific tumors and identifies whether they are benign or malignant.

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    EXPLORING FURTHER

    Activity 1.4. Complete the table below. List the difference between benign and
    malignant neoplasm.

    AREA OF COMPARISON BENIGN MALIGNANT

    1. Rate of Growth Slow cell growth Rapid cell growth

    2. Capsulated Encapsulated Non-capsulated

    Usually small, surrounding Often larger, surrounding


    3. Expansion
    tissues are compressed tissues are invaded,

    Capable of metastasis, spreads


    Incapable of metastasis, direct
    4. Metastasis and migrates to other
    extension
    organs/systems

    Rarely, or does not reoccur Tendency to reoccur when


    5. Recurrence
    when tumor is removed removed

    Often irregular in shape, with


    Usually rounded, smooth,
    6. Appearance ill-defined borders, lack of
    well-defined, corticated
    cortication

    Does not usually cause tissue


    Usually causes extensive
    7. Extent of Destruction damage, unless location
    tissue and/or organ damage
    interferes with blood flow

    Does not usually show signs


    Present, observed as a
    8. Cancer Cachexia of cancer cachexia, depending
    frequent complication
    on the location of the tumor
    Does not cause death, unless Usually causes death due to
    9. Death its location interferes with extensive tissue damage and
    vital functions of organs spread of tumors

    Usually does not need


    treatments. If tumor interferes Almost always require
    with vital functions of the treatments with surgical
    10. Treatment
    body or causes problems, removal, radiation therapy, or
    patient may need to undergo chemotherapy.
    surgical removal.

    B. Describe the following and determine if BENIGN or MALIGNANT.

    MALIGNANT 1. Teratocarcinoma – A type of germ cell cancer that usually forms in the
    testes (testicles). Teratocarcinomas are malignant tumors that, if left
    untreated, can lead to mortality due to invasion and metastasis.
    BENIGN 2. Nevus - A benign skin growth produced by a cluster of melanocytes (cells
    that make a substance called melanin, which gives color to skin and eyes). A
    nevus is often black and may protrude from the skin. Also known as a mole.

    BENIGN 3. Meningioma - A slow-growing tumor that develops in the meninges (thin


    layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord).
    Meningiomas are most often found in adults.

    BENIGN 4. Adenoma – A benign tumor that begins in gland-like cells of the epithelial
    tissue, a thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures
    within the body.

    BENIGN 5. Dermoid Cyst - A kind of tumor that contains a cyst filled with tissues
    typically present in the skin's outer layers, such as sweat and oil glands.
    These may also include hair and dental components.

    Dermoid cysts can develop anywhere in the body, although they are most
    commonly found in the ovary, testes, skin of the head, neck, face, or lower
    back, or the central nervous system. Dermoid cysts are noncancerous (not
    cancerous) and develop slowly. They exist at birth but may not be discovered
    until later in life. Dermoid cysts are a developed teratoma, which is a kind of
    germ cell tumor.
    References:

    Cognito edu.org [Cognito]. (2018, November 27). GCSE Biology - What is Cancer? “Benign”

    and “Malignant” Tumours Explained #23 [Video]. YouTube.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5VHRKBI4PY

    Med Today. (2020, November 20). Neoplasia : Benign vs Malignant Tumors, Hallmarks, Spread

    & Clinical Manifestations of Cancer [Video]. YouTube.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5CnwS6QVC8

    Merriam-Webster. (2021). Dictionary by. The Merriam-Webster.Com Dictionary.

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/

    National Cancer Institute. (2021). Comprehensive Cancer Information. https://www.cancer.gov/

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