What are the Key Morphological Features of Cancer Cells?
Cancer cells exhibit several distinctive morphological features that differentiate them from normal cells:
Cell Size and Shape: Cancer cells often have an irregular size and shape, known as pleomorphism. Nuclear Abnormalities: Enlarged nuclei, irregular nuclear contours, and an increased nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio are common in cancer cells. High Mitotic Activity: An increased number of cells undergoing division (mitosis) is a hallmark of cancer. Tissue Architecture: Cancerous tissues may lose their normal organization and show a disrupted architecture.
