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What is neoplasia?
What is neoplasia?
A neoplasm is an abnormal mass of tissue, the growth of which exceeds and is uncoordinated with that of the normal tissues and persists in the same excessive manner after cessation of the stimuli which evoked the change.
What is the difference between well-differentiated and poorly-differentiated tumor cells?
What is the difference between well-differentiated and poorly-differentiated tumor cells?
Well-differentiated tumor cells closely resemble their cell of origin, while poorly-differentiated tumor cells have lost many of their normal features and bear little resemblance to their origin.
What are the two main components of a tumor?
What are the two main components of a tumor?
The two main components of a tumor are parenchyma and stroma.
Which of the following is NOT a type of tumor histology?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tumor histology?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of benign tumors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of benign tumors?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant tumors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant tumors?
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What is the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma?
What is the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma?
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Teratomas are tumors that arise from all three germ cell layers.
Teratomas are tumors that arise from all three germ cell layers.
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Which of the following is NOT a common site for carcinoma?
Which of the following is NOT a common site for carcinoma?
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Sarcomas are more common than carcinomas.
Sarcomas are more common than carcinomas.
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Which of the following is a common site for sarcoma?
Which of the following is a common site for sarcoma?
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What are the names of the suffixes used to denote benign and malignant tumors of epithelial and mesenchymal origin, respectively?
What are the names of the suffixes used to denote benign and malignant tumors of epithelial and mesenchymal origin, respectively?
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Which of the following cancers had the highest incidence rate in Malaysia for the period of 2012-2016?
Which of the following cancers had the highest incidence rate in Malaysia for the period of 2012-2016?
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The incidence rate of colorectal cancer has increased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
The incidence rate of colorectal cancer has increased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
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The lifetime risk of breast cancer for Malay women is higher than the lifetime risk of breast cancer for Chinese women in Malaysia.
The lifetime risk of breast cancer for Malay women is higher than the lifetime risk of breast cancer for Chinese women in Malaysia.
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The percentage of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed at late stages (Stage 3 and Stage 4) decreased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
The percentage of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed at late stages (Stage 3 and Stage 4) decreased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
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The percentage of breast cancer cases diagnosed at late stages (Stage 3 and Stage 4) increased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
The percentage of breast cancer cases diagnosed at late stages (Stage 3 and Stage 4) increased in Malaysia between 2012-2016 and 2017-2021.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Neoplasia, Epidemiology and Classification of Tumors
- Neoplasia is an abnormal mass of tissue with growth that exceeds and is uncoordinated with normal tissues, persisting even after the initial stimulus ceases.
- A neoplasm is a disorder of cell growth triggered by a series of acquired mutations in a single cell and its progeny.
Topic Outcomes
- The lecture aims to discuss neoplasia, benign and malignant neoplasms.
- It will cover the terms associated with neoplasia.
- Cancer incidence of common cancers will be detailed.
- Identifying tumors based on parenchymal cell type (epithelial or mesenchymal) origin will be explained.
- Characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms will be described.
Tissue Differentiation
- Tissue differentiation refers to the degree to which tumor cells resemble their cell of origin.
- Well-differentiated tumors closely resemble their original cells.
- Poorly-differentiated tumors bear little resemblance to their original cells.
Histology Features
- Different levels of differentiation are observed in histology: well differentiated, moderately differentiated, and poorly differentiated.
- Undifferentiated tumors lack any recognizable features.
Basic Components
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Parenchyma: Tissue layers that play a key role in the organ's function, composed of transformed/neoplastic cells.
- Largely determines the biological behavior of the tumor.
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Stroma: Host-derived, supporting tissue, made up of connective tissue, blood vessels, and inflammatory cells.
- Crucial for neoplastic growth, facilitating blood supply and supporting parenchymal cell growth.
Tumor Consistency
- Tumor consistency depends on the amount of stroma.
- Tumors with scanty stroma generally feel soft and fleshy.
- Tumors with significant stroma are often stone-hard.
Type of Tumor Histology
- Different histological classifications exist (lepidic, acinar, papillary, micropapillary, solid, invasive mucinous).
- Specific examples are provided (e.g., acinar tumors have small rounded spaces surrounded by an epithelial layer).
- Descriptions of each are included, ranging from structures with intact walls to those without vascular invasion.
Benign vs Malignant Neoplasms
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Benign: Non-cancerous tumors.
- Attach a suffix "-oma" to the cell type of origin
- Remain localized, amenable to local removal.
- Examples: fibroma, papilloma, granuloma, lipoma.
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Malignant: Cancerous tumors.
- Follow a similar pattern in tissue-type naming
- Grow aggressively, invade tissue, and can metastasize to distant sites.
- Examples: squamous cell carcinomas.
Nomenclature of Benign Tumors
- Benign tumors of epithelial origin usually end in "-oma".
- The suffix "-oma" is added, depending on the cell's origin, e.g., from mesoderm, ectoderm, endoderm.
- Examples of benign tumors of epithelial origin include liver cell adenoma, follicular adenoma of the thyroid, and cystadenoma. (These tumors often contain cysts)
- Adenomas and papillomas are also listed as examples.
Nomenclature of Malignant Tumors
- Malignant tumors are named using the suffix –carcinoma or –sarcoma, depending on their tissue-type origin (epithelial or mesenchymal).
- For Example, sarcoma is for mesenchymal tissue and carcinoma for epithelial tissue
- Detailed classification provides subtypes like squamous cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, etc. for different parts of the body.
- Malignant tumors arising from blood-derived cells are called leukemias or lymphomas.
Teratoma
- Arise from all three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm).
- Composed of various mature tissues (bone/ cartilage/ thyroid/ neural tissue etc.)
- Identified as benign tumor. Specific examples like Teratoma are presented
Comparison of Carcinoma and Sarcoma
- Differences are highlighted in terms of origin, preferred metastasis route, age group, common sites, frequency, rate of growth, morphological characteristics, and microscopic features.
Polyps:
- Polpys are masses of tissue protruding into cavities of the bowel.
- classified as pedunculated (on stalk) or sessile (flat).
General Features
- Overview of the differences between benign and malignant tumor classifications, including their rates of growth, ability to metastasize, and how they invade other tissues.
- Differentiation differences and histology are described.
- Further examples of classifications are provided (e.g., adenomatous polyps can progress to cancers).
Cancer Incidence in Malaysia
- Data from 2012-2016 and 2017-2021 provided.
- Breast, colorectal, lung, and lymphoma are identified as top cancers in Malaysia.
- The incidence rate of different types of cancers are provided with figures.
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Explore the critical concepts of neoplasia, including the differences between benign and malignant tumors. This quiz covers tumor epidemiology, classification based on cell type, and the significance of tissue differentiation. Understand the terminology and key characteristics associated with neoplasms.
