Which of the following describes the macroscopic growth pattern typically associated with benign tumors?
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Correct answer: Expansile growth with a well-defined capsule
Benign tumors typically grow as cohesive, expansile masses that remain localized to their site of origin. Because they grow slowly, they often develop a rim of compressed connective tissue known as a capsule.
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