cancer cell biology

How Do Cancer Cells Differ Histologically?

Histologically, cancer cells exhibit several distinct features:
Nuclear Abnormalities: Cancer cells often have enlarged and irregular nuclei with prominent nucleoli.
Mitotic Figures: Increased numbers of mitotic figures are observed, indicating rapid cell division.
Loss of Differentiation: Cancer cells may lose their specialized functions, appearing more primitive or less differentiated.
Invasion of Surrounding Tissues: Unlike benign tumors, malignant tumors invade the surrounding stroma and can metastasize to distant organs.

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