Question

Differentiate between benign tumor and malignant tumor.

Answer 1

Introduction to tumors

Tumor is a structure resulting from the uncontrolled division of the cells.
There are two types of tumors, benign and malignant.

Location

Benign tumors are confined to the region of origin. Malignant tumors are located at different areas apart from the site of origin.

Severity

Benign tumor causes less damage as it is not cancerous. Malignant tumors are more severe and cancerous.

Metastasis

Benign tumors do not show metastasis.
Malignant tumors show metastasis where the cells get detached from the primary site of formation and travel to other regions of the body through body fluids.

Summary

Criteria	Benign tumor	Malignant tumor
Location	Confined to the area of origin	Present at different regions
Severity	Less	More
Metastasis	Does not show metastasis	Shows metastasis