Pathology · single question
Normal tissue located in an abnormal location is called:
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Correct answer: A. Choristoma
- A. CORRECT. A choristoma is normal tissue growing in an abnormal site.
- B. INCORRECT. A hamartoma is disorganized normal tissue in its normal location.
- C. INCORRECT. A neoplasm is an abnormal, autonomous tissue growth.
- D. INCORRECT. A fibroma is a benign fibrous tumor.