What Does Partially Exophytic Mean?

Pathologists use the term exophytic to describe an abnormal growth that sticks out from the surface of a tissue. This pattern of growth can be seen when the tissue is examined under a microscope. Pathologists use the word exophytic to describe both benign (non-cancerous) growths and malignant tumours (cancers).

What is partially Exophytic?

Others use a looser definition and include those lesions with their centers within the organ, but which protrude from the surface. Other radiologists for the latter lesions qualify the term and state "partially exophytic". It is commonly seen in the description of renal cysts or hepatic lesions.

What is mean by Exophytic?

Exophytic is a descriptive term used by radiologists/pathologists to describe solid organ lesions arising from the outer surface of the organ of origin.