What are example bimodal tumors?

Bimodal tumors are neoplasms that show distinct patterns of aggressiveness and behave in a bimodal manner. This means they can either be indolent or aggressive.

Common examples of bimodal tumors include:

- Adenocarcinoma of the breast: These tumors are often slow-growing and indolent, but they can also be aggressive and metastasize to other organs.

- Follicular lymphoma: This is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is characterized by the presence of neoplastic follicular center cells. Follicular lymphoma can be indolent or aggressive, depending on the grade of the tumor.

-Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: This type of skin cancer arises from squamous cells, which are found in the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis). Squamous cell carcinoma can often be successfully treated if caught early, but advanced tumors can be difficult to treat and may lead to lymph node involvement and metastasis.

- Prostate cancer: This is a malignancy of the prostate gland. It can be slow-growing and localized, or it can be aggressive and spread to other parts of the body.

- Cutaneous melanoma: This is a rare but serious type of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes, which are cells that produce the pigment melanin. Cutaneous melanoma can be extremely aggressive and metastasize to other parts of the body, especially if not treated early.

- Thyroid cancer: Some types of thyroid cancer can be indolent, such as papillary thyroid carcinoma, while others, such as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, are more aggressive and metastasize quickly.