Which of the following features is characteristic of anaplasia in malignant tumors?
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Correct answer: Prominent nuclear pleomorphism and hyperchromasia
Anaplastic malignant tumors often show marked pleomorphism (variation in cell and nuclear size/shape), hyperchromatic and irregular nuclei — indicating loss of differentiation.
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