Which of the following describes the gross appearance of a benign peptic ulcer compared to a malignant gastric ulcer?
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Correct answer: Clean, sharply punched-out margins
Benign peptic ulcers typically show a 'punched-out' appearance with smooth, level margins and a clean base. Malignant ulcers usually have irregular, heaped-up edges and an necrotic, ragged base.
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