Classification of Tumors (2020) Unknown Author

Description

This educational material defines neoplasm, tumor, and oncology, and classifies tumors based on their clinical behavior (benign vs. malignant). It details the two basic components of tumors (parenchyma and stroma) and provides rules for tumor nomenclature, including the use of the suffix -oma for benign tumors (e.g., Fibroma, Chondroma, Adenoma) and terms like sarcoma for malignant mesenchymal neoplasms.