Chapter 20, Problem 20.3ATA

Summary Introduction

To determine: The reason behind probability of infection occurrence at the tumor site.

Concept introduction: Tumor is an abnormal tissue mass that may be solid or fluid-filled lumps. There are two categories of tumor namely benign and malignant tumor. Benign tumor does not invade other nearby parts and tissues in the body. Malignant tumors refer to cancerous tumors where abnormal cells divide rapidly and metastasize to new areas.