When an operative note states the postoperative diagnosis as carcinoma in situ of the cervix, this represents
A) that the original site cannot be found.
B) that the neoplasm is a noninvasive or preinvasive type.
C) that the neoplasm has metastasized.
D) a slow-grown, benign tumor.

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Carcinoma in situ refers to a noninvasive or preinvasive stage of cancer where the cancer cells are still confined to the place of origin and have not invaded neighboring tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

When an Operative Note States the Postoperative Diagnosis as Carcinoma