Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of malignant tumors? A) High nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio B) Loss of polarity C) Pleomorphism D) Scanty normal mitoses

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The question is asking us to identify which option does not represent a characteristic of malignant tumors. This requires an understanding of the defining features of malignant tumors in pathology.

Answer

Scanty normal mitoses

The final answer is D) Scanty normal mitoses.

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The final answer is D) Scanty normal mitoses.

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Malignant tumors are characterized by a high nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, loss of polarity, and pleomorphism. Frequent mitoses, rather than scanty normal mitoses, is a characteristic of malignant tumors.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume that scanty mitoses are a sign of malignancy, when in fact, malignant tumors typically exhibit frequent, often abnormal mitoses.

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