A malignant tumor differs from an in situ tumor in that the malignant tumor has invaded the surrounding tissue and compromised the function of that tissue, whereas an in situ tumor has not compromised the surrounding tissue or spread from its original location.

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A malignant tumor is characterized by its ability to invade and damage surrounding tissues, while an in situ tumor remains localized and has not yet invaded nearby tissues.

A Malignant Tumor Differs from an in Situ Tumor in That