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What is the difference between Benign and Malignant?

Asked by B. Wright, Last updated: Mar 29, 2024

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K. Tanaka

K. Tanaka

K. Tanaka
K. Tanaka, Librarian, Oklahoma

Answered Apr 08, 2020

A benign tumor is mild and non-threatening, while a malignant tumor is dangerous and aggressive. However, both benign and malignant tumors arise due to the atypical proliferation of cells. A benign tumor can be eradicated because it is only in one area of the body. A malignant tumor, on the other hand, extends everywhere, and it can be difficult to beat it.

This spreading is why surgery or chemotherapy is the answer. Benign tumors usually simulate their normal variation, and typically the cells are of typical dimensions and constructed in the composition seen in healthy tissues. A malignant tumor grows exponentially due to inadequate blood supply, which leads to necrotic areas to appear. They expand and grow, and they destroy and penetrate the surrounding tissues.

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