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Is neoplasm and tumor same

2018-09-09 11:42:02
My 8-year-old son is having a tumour in the brain. I am completely disheartened. The doctor says it is benign but I am still very scared. Is neoplasm and tumour same? Is neoplasm benign or malignant? Which is more dangerous? What is the difference between the two?
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Neoplasm means tumor.. Have to findout benign or malignant with hustopathology
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Answered2018-09-09 11:45:07

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