Which feature on histology would suggest increased proliferative activity in a tissue sample?
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Correct answer: Numerous mitotic figures and nuclear pleomorphism
Numerous mitotic figures and pleomorphic nuclei indicate heightened cell proliferation, which may reflect reactive hyperplasia or neoplastic activity depending on context and other features. This helps in grading lesions.
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