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What was the total number of new cancer cases reported globally in 2018?
Which cancer type accounted for the highest number of deaths in 2018?
Which of the following is a characteristic of neoplasia?
What distinguishes neoplasia from hyperplasia?
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How does the incidence of cancer vary?
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In terms of prevalence, which two cancers reported the same incidence in 2018?
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What is the primary characteristic of hyperplasia?
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What percentage of cancer deaths were attributed to liver cancer in 2018?
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Which of the following best describes the term monoclonality in neoplasia?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cancer death?
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What is the role of the stroma in a tumor?
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What is a characteristic of hyperplastic cells?
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Which suffix is commonly used for benign tumors?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a malignant tumor of epithelial origin?
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A pancreatic tumor categorized as cystadenoma is characterized by which trait?
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What differentiates sarcomas from carcinomas?
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Which term is used for benign epithelial tumors forming finger-like projections?
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What is the primary biological behavior determinant of a tumor?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of benign epithelial tumor?
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What does the prefix in the nomenclature of tumors generally indicate?
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What is the main characteristic that differentiates malignant tumors from benign tumors?
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Which route of metastasis is favored by sarcomas?
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Which of the following statements about benign tumors is true?
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What distinguishes a well-differentiated malignant tumor from other types?
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What typically indicates the presence of metastasis in a tumor?
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Which of these tumors is likely to spread via hematogenous routes?
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Which of the following statements is true about the capabilities of cancerous tumors?
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Which characteristic of a malignant tumor is often associated with a poorer prognosis?
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What is the most common site of hematogenous metastasis?
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Which property is NOT typically associated with benign tumors?
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Which of the following tumors is considered malignant despite having the suffix 'oma'?
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What distinguishes benign tumors from malignant tumors in terms of growth rates?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with anaplastic cells in malignant tumors?
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Which option reflects the local invasion behavior of benign tumors?
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What is one distinctive feature of malignant tumors compared to benign tumors?
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What defines a hamartoma?
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Which of the following describes a feature of metastasis?
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Which of the following is considered an abnormal collection of blood, not a true neoplastic tumor?
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What is a key implication of the term 'anaplasia' in the context of tumor characteristics?
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What does a high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio (N/C ratio) in neoplastic cells indicate?
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Study Notes
Global Cancer Data
- In 2018, the global cancer burden reached 18.1 million new cases and resulted in 9.6 million deaths.
- Cancer incidence is influenced by age, geographic factors, and genetic background, mainly due to environmental exposures.
- Most common cancers by incidence:
- Lung: 2.09 million cases
- Breast: 2.09 million cases
- Colorectal: 1.80 million cases
- Prostate: 1.28 million cases
- Skin (non-melanoma): 1.04 million cases
- Stomach: 1.03 million cases
- Leading causes of cancer death:
- Lung: 1.76 million deaths
- Colorectal: 862,000 deaths
- Stomach: 783,000 deaths
- Liver: 782,000 deaths
- Breast: 627,000 deaths
Neoplasia Overview
- Neoplasia refers to unregulated and irreversible new tissue growth, defined as monoclonal.
- Benign hyperplasia is polyclonal, while all neoplastic cells originate from one cell.
- R.A. Willis defines a tumor as an abnormal mass of tissue that exceeds normal growth patterns and persists after stimulus cessation.
Differences Between Neoplasia and Hyperplasia
- Hyperplasia maintains controlled cell proliferation; neoplasia does not.
- Hyperplasia stops when stimuli are removed; neoplasia continues regardless of stimuli removal.
- Hyperplastic cells generally maintain normal differentiation, unlike neoplastic cells.
Components of Neoplasia
- Tumors consist of parenchyma (neoplastic cells) and stroma (support structures).
- Parenchyma influences tumor behavior and derives its name, while stroma provides support and blood supply.
Tumor Nomenclature
- Benign tumors are typically named with the suffix “OMA” (e.g., adenoma, fibroma).
- Malignant tumors are classified into carcinomas (epithelial origin) and sarcomas (mesenchymal origin).
- Exceptionally named malignancies like melanoma and lymphoma, which retain the "OMA" suffix but are cancerous.
Characteristics of Benign vs. Malignant Tumors
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Differentiation and Anaplasia:
- Benign tumors are well differentiated; malignant tumors can be poorly differentiated or anaplastic.
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Rate of Growth:
- Benign tumors grow slowly; malignant tumors grow rapidly and are influenced by blood supply and location.
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Local Invasion:
- Benign tumors are localized and encapsulated; malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues and may lack a capsule.
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Metastasis:
- Benign tumors do not metastasize; malignant tumors can spread through lymphatic and hematogenous routes.
Metastasis
- Metastasis is the spread of tumor cells from the primary site to distant sites.
- Routes of metastasis include lymphatic spread, hematogenous spread, and seeding of body cavities.
- Most common sites for hematogenous metastasis are the liver and lungs.
Microscopic and Macroscopic Features
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Macroscopic Features:
- Benign tumors grow slowly, have a well-defined capsule, and do not cause hemorrhage or necrosis.
- Malignant tumors grow rapidly, are often not capsulated, and can cause bleeding and necrosis.
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Microscopic Features:
- Benign tumors are well differentiated and non-anaplastic, while malignant tumors show variable differentiation, significant anaplasia, and invade surrounding structures.
Aberrant Differentiation & Tumor-like Conditions
- Hamartoma: Benign growth of disorganized tissue indigenous to a certain site, not exhibiting continued growth.
- Choristoma: Ectopic normal tissue rests, resulting from congenital anomalies, often mistaken for neoplasms.
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Explore the alarming statistics and trends in global cancer incidences and mortality rates as reported in 2018. This quiz covers the most common cancers and the factors influencing cancer rates worldwide. Test your knowledge on the global cancer burden and its implications.