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
Understand the Problem
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.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D) Scanty normal mitoses.
More Information
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.
Sources
- TUMOR CELL MORPHOLOGY - Comparative Oncology - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Characteristics of malignant neoplasms - Neoplasia - webpath.med.utah.edu
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