What are the Characteristics of Poorly-Differentiated Tumors?
Poorly-differentiated tumors exhibit significant abnormalities in cell structure and function. The cells often appear irregular in shape and size, with a high degree of nuclear atypia and increased mitotic activity. These tumors grow more rapidly and are more likely to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize. Due to their aggressive nature, poorly-differentiated tumors generally have a poorer prognosis.