Which histological change is most consistent with early neoplastic transformation in an epithelial tissue biopsy?
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Correct answer: Disordered architecture with pleomorphism and increased mitoses, no invasion
High-grade dysplasia shows disordered tissue architecture and cytologic atypia with increased mitoses, representing a pre-invasive neoplastic transformation; invasion (malignancy) requires basement membrane breach.
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