papillae

Papillomatous

Papillomatous is a term pathologists use to describe tissue characterized by small, finger-like projections or growths. It is a descriptive term often used for small biopsy samples where a more definitive diagnosis cannot be made. This growth pattern can be observed in various parts of the body, including the skin, mouth, throat, and internal organs. Does papillomatous …
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Papillary

In pathology, the term papillary is used to describe finger-like projections of tissue with cells lining the outside surface of the tissue and a central fibrovascular core. Pathologists use the term micropapillary to describe similar but smaller projections of tissue. Papillary growth is most commonly seen in tumours including both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) …
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