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What are the various indicators of neoplasm behavior? Which of these behaviors takes precedence and why? What example would you pose to demonstrate this?

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A neoplasm is a lung or mass of tissue often caused by neoplasia, the abnormally rapid division and proliferation of cells. Various indicators of neoplasm behavior depend on the type and location of the tumor. For example lung tumors (neoplasms) may cause shortness of breath, coughing or chest ...

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