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Which of the following is a common route of spread for malignant tumors?
Which of the following is a common route of spread for malignant tumors?
- Direct spread
- Transcoelomic spread
- Lymphatic spread
- All of the above (correct)
What is the typical rate of growth for carcinomas compared to sarcomas?
What is the typical rate of growth for carcinomas compared to sarcomas?
- Variable, depending on the specific tumor
- Slower (correct)
- Faster
- The same
Which of the following is a common gross appearance of a carcinoma?
Which of the following is a common gross appearance of a carcinoma?
- Hemorrhagic and necrotic (correct)
- Rounded or oval mass
- Bulky and expansile
- Cystic
What is the typical microscopic appearance of carcinoma cells?
What is the typical microscopic appearance of carcinoma cells?
Which of the following is a common site for benign adenomas?
Which of the following is a common site for benign adenomas?
What is the most common mechanism of spread for malignant tumors?
What is the most common mechanism of spread for malignant tumors?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
What is the prognosis for patients with carcinomas compared to sarcomas?
What is the prognosis for patients with carcinomas compared to sarcomas?
Which of the following is a common microscopic feature of benign epithelial tumors?
Which of the following is a common microscopic feature of benign epithelial tumors?
What is the typical age of onset for carcinomas compared to sarcomas?
What is the typical age of onset for carcinomas compared to sarcomas?