Introduction to Clinical Oncology
Natural History of Malignant Tumors

Natural History of Malignant Tumors

 

1. Malignant transformation

2. Growth

3. Local invasion

4. Distant metastases

 

Tumour Spread

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  • local invasion

  • direct spread

  • tumour embolization

  • lymphatic spread

  • vascular metastases