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TissueDB/Tissues/Tumor

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▼This page is a tissue entry for the SELF Tissue Database.
It documents the structures, recommended materials, and related simulators associated with this tissue to support low-cost, reproducible surgical simulator development.
Two labelled breast ultrasound images of a large heterogeneous solid mass with measurement callipers
Breast ultrasound in two planes showing a large solid mass (a phyllodes tumour), with the skin, chest wall and lung labelled.
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Solid tumors are abnormal masses of tissue characterised by increased cellular density and firmness compared to surrounding tissue. They may arise from epithelial, mesenchymal, or connective tissues and often present as discrete, palpable lesions within subcutaneous or deeper tissue planes.

Materials

Material Visual Tactile Simulator Notes
Castable silicone Melanoma Excision Simulator (maxSIMhealth) Dragon Skin 10 NV (Smooth-On). Sits in melanoma-shaped indents within the skin base. Pigmented with Silc Pig (black/brown). Represents the melanoma lesion(s).[1]
  • Adipose Tissue — common surrounding tissue
  • Skin — overlying structure in cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors
  • Fascia — boundary structure for deep tumors
  • Muscle — deep tumor plane

References

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  1. ↑ Selvarajah D, Jolly AK, Pabla T, Thomas J, Dubrowski A. Advancing Surgical Precision in Z-Plasty and Melanoma Excision Through Quality Improvement Initiatives in Rural Settings. Cureus. 2024;16(11). doi:10.7759/cureus.73691. PMC11646166.
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Keywords tumor, solid tumour, melanoma, TissueDB
Authors Ian-laurel, Arturo Pelayo
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Language English (en)
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Created December 29, 2025 by Ian-laurel
Last edit November 8, 2026 by StandardWikitext bot
Cite as Arturo Pelayo, Ian-laurel (2025–2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Tumor". Appropedia. Retrieved November 12, 2026.
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