In a biopsy of chronically inflamed tissue, which histologic change is least likely to represent a benign adaptive response?
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Correct answer: Invasive growth with basement-membrane disruption
Invasive growth with disruption of the basement membrane is a hallmark of malignant transformation and not a benign adaptive response — it indicates neoplasia rather than reversible adaptation.
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