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tumor: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . tumour (US), tumor Pathol a. any abnormal swelling b. a mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, normally independent of the surrounding structures tumor [′tü·mər] (medicine) Any abnormal mass of cells resulting from excessive cellular multiplication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ultrasonography revealed a large tumor in the left liver lobe (diameter of 16 cm) with ultrasonic characteristics of a mixed tumor with hyperechoic and hypoechoic islets and expansion into adjacent tissue. The differential diagnosis is centered on tumors whose histologic characteristics are similar, such as mucoepidermoid carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, acinic cell carcinoma, mixed tumor, and metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Transitional or mixed tumors are characterized by a whirling pattern of somewhat spindly elements, and they often contain psammoma bodies. |
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