Tissue Changes that Are Not Cancer
- Hyperplasia: An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. These cells look normal under a microscope and are not cancerous, but they can become cancerous over time.
- Dysplasia: Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancerous. These cells are more likely than hyperplasia to become cancerous.
- Benign Tumors: Non-cancerous growths that do not spread to other parts of the body and usually do not pose a serious health threat.
It is important to distinguish these non-cancerous tissue changes from cancerous growths to ensure appropriate medical management.
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