A client has a benign tumor that has originated in adipose tissue. The nurse explains that this type of tumor is classified as a
A) fibroma.
B) lipoma.
C) leiomyoma.
D) carcinoma.

Question

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A lipoma arises in adipose tissue. A fibroma can arise anywhere but is usually found in the uterus. A leiomyoma arises from smooth muscle. A carcinoma is a cancer of epithelial cell origin.

A Client Has a Benign Tumor That Has Originated in Adipose