SHERYL ANN PEDINES BSN-IV

Complete the table below. Identify the key difference of benign and malignant according to the following
characteristics.
CHARACTERISTICS BENIGN MALIGNANT

Cell division Well-differentiated cells resemble Cells are differentiated and may
normal cells of the tissue from bear little resemblance to the
which the tumor oriented normal cells of the tissue from
(continuous or inappropriate) which they arose. (Rapid or
continuous)
Appearance Tumor edges move outward in a The tumor edges move outward in
smooth manner (encapsulated), an irregular fashion (usually no
grows by expansion and capsule) and can infiltrate, invade,
compresses and displaces and destroy surrounding tissues.
surrounding tissues. - Anaplastic
- Specific morphologic
features.
Rate of Growth Slow growth rate Rapid growth rate

Mode of Growth Tumor grows by expansion and Grows at the periphery and
does not infiltrate the surrounding overcomes contact inhibition to
tissues, usually encapsulated. invade and infiltrate surrounding
tissues.
Metastasis Does not spread by metastasis Gain access to the blood and
lymphatic channels and
metastasizes to the other areas of
the body or grows across body
cavities such as the peritoneum.
Adherence Tight Loose