Desmoplastic
Pathologists use the term desmoplastic to describe tissue that shows an abnormal response to the presence of cancer cells. Specifically, a desmoplastic reaction occurs when the supportive tissue around cancer cells, called stroma, becomes dense, thickened, and scar-like. This reaction is a common feature seen in malignant (cancerous) tumors. Why is a desmoplastic reaction important? Identifying a …
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