Evaluation of suspected malignancies: Difference between revisions
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===Gland-like tumors=== | ===Gland-like tumors=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Histopathology of adenocarcinoma.png|thumb|250px|Typical features of adenocarcinomas. In reality, the appearance varies significantly from case to case. Vacuoles are more prominent in mucinous tumors, but can be seen in serous tumors as well.]] | ||
Gland-like tumors are mainly evaluated for cellular atypia, architectural dysplasia and invasion, and thereby classified into the following main categories: | Gland-like tumors are mainly evaluated for cellular atypia, architectural dysplasia and invasion, and thereby classified into the following main categories: | ||
*'''Hyperplastic''' lesions, lacking significant atypia | *'''Hyperplastic''' lesions, lacking significant atypia | ||