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Which stage of thyroid carcinoma has: marked pleomorphism, high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratios, hyperchromatic nuclei, abnormal nuclear contours, prominent nucleoli, and loss of normal polarity
Which stage of thyroid carcinoma has: marked pleomorphism, high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratios, hyperchromatic nuclei, abnormal nuclear contours, prominent nucleoli, and loss of normal polarity
- papillary (conventional) - well differentiated
- follicular - well diff
- medullar - poorly differentiated (insular)
- anaplastic - undifferentiated (correct)
What is the definition of dysplasia?
What is the definition of dysplasia?
- An intraepithelial malignancy in which malignant cells involve the entire thickness of the epithelium without penetration of the basement membrane
- Loss of the organizational structure of cells (correct)
- Increased cell production
- Development of secondary implants discontinuous with the primary tumor
In what type of neoplasm does pleural, peritoneal cavities, and cerebral ventricles seeding occur?
In what type of neoplasm does pleural, peritoneal cavities, and cerebral ventricles seeding occur?
- Adenoma
- Carcinoma (correct)
- Sarcoma
- Papilloma
Which tumor type is classified based on the basis of the cell of origin, microscopic pattern, and macroscopic pattern?
Which tumor type is classified based on the basis of the cell of origin, microscopic pattern, and macroscopic pattern?
what is paraneoplastic syndrome
what is paraneoplastic syndrome
What is the distinct feature of carcinoma in-situ?
What is the distinct feature of carcinoma in-situ?
Which tumor arises from mesenchymal tissue?
Which tumor arises from mesenchymal tissue?
What is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
What is a characteristic feature of benign tumors?
What is the study of tumors called?
What is the study of tumors called?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes benign from malignant neoplasms?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes benign from malignant neoplasms?
What is the functional tissue component of a tumor called?
What is the functional tissue component of a tumor called?
What does the suffix '-oma' typically denote in tumor nomenclature?
What does the suffix '-oma' typically denote in tumor nomenclature?
What term is used to describe the variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
What term is used to describe the variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
Which component of a tumor determines its biological behavior?
Which component of a tumor determines its biological behavior?
What term refers to the extent to which the parenchymal cells of a tumor resemble their normal counterparts morphologically and functionally?
What term refers to the extent to which the parenchymal cells of a tumor resemble their normal counterparts morphologically and functionally?
What does a high nuclear/cytoplasm ratio (N/C ratio) indicate in histological examination of a tumor?
What does a high nuclear/cytoplasm ratio (N/C ratio) indicate in histological examination of a tumor?
What does hyperchromasia indicate in histological examination of a tumor?
What does hyperchromasia indicate in histological examination of a tumor?
Which neoplasm will remain localized and cannot spread to distant sites?
Which neoplasm will remain localized and cannot spread to distant sites?
Which of the following best describes neoplasia?
Which of the following best describes neoplasia?
What are the two basic components of a neoplasm as described in the text?
What are the two basic components of a neoplasm as described in the text?
Which suffix is typically used for naming benign tumors?
Which suffix is typically used for naming benign tumors?
In tumor nomenclature, which suffix is used for tumors arising from glandular epithelium?
In tumor nomenclature, which suffix is used for tumors arising from glandular epithelium?
What is the term used for a tumor that shows variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
What is the term used for a tumor that shows variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
What is the term for a genetic disease caused by DNA mutations that are monoclonal in essence and inherited?
What is the term for a genetic disease caused by DNA mutations that are monoclonal in essence and inherited?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal cells within a tissue or organ, leading to uncontrolled growth disregarding the normal rule of cell division?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal cells within a tissue or organ, leading to uncontrolled growth disregarding the normal rule of cell division?
What does the suffix '-sarcoma' typically denote in tumor nomenclature?
What does the suffix '-sarcoma' typically denote in tumor nomenclature?
Which of the following features is a characteristic of invasive carcinoma?
Which of the following features is a characteristic of invasive carcinoma?
What term is used to describe the variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
What term is used to describe the variation in size and shape of cells within a tissue sample?
Which condition involves loss of cellular uniformity and orientation, hyperchromatic nuclei, and increased mitosis?
Which condition involves loss of cellular uniformity and orientation, hyperchromatic nuclei, and increased mitosis?
What is the term for the study of tumors?
What is the term for the study of tumors?
Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with paraneoplastic syndromes?
Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with paraneoplastic syndromes?
What term refers to the extent to which the parenchymal cells of a tumor resemble their normal counterparts morphologically and functionally?
What term refers to the extent to which the parenchymal cells of a tumor resemble their normal counterparts morphologically and functionally?
In what type of neoplasm does pleural, peritoneal cavities, and cerebral ventricles seeding occur?
In what type of neoplasm does pleural, peritoneal cavities, and cerebral ventricles seeding occur?
Which neoplasm will remain localized and cannot spread to distant sites?
Which neoplasm will remain localized and cannot spread to distant sites?
What is the functional tissue component of a tumor called?
What is the functional tissue component of a tumor called?
Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental factor that can induce cancer?
Which of the following is NOT considered an environmental factor that can induce cancer?
What virus is a chief suspect for causing cervix cancer?
What virus is a chief suspect for causing cervix cancer?
Which of the following is a physical carcinogen?
Which of the following is a physical carcinogen?
What is the genetic change that can lead to uncontrolled cell division and cancer?
What is the genetic change that can lead to uncontrolled cell division and cancer?
What is the function of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the function of a tumor suppressor gene?
Which type of tumor marker can be found in the blood, urine, stool, or other bodily fluids?
Which type of tumor marker can be found in the blood, urine, stool, or other bodily fluids?
What do tumor tissue markers help to do?
What do tumor tissue markers help to do?
What is the role of an oncogene in regulating normal cell division?
What is the role of an oncogene in regulating normal cell division?
What is the main characteristic of circulating tumor markers?
What is the main characteristic of circulating tumor markers?
What is the primary role of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the primary role of a tumor suppressor gene?
What is the role of a proto-oncogene before it becomes mutated?
What is the role of a proto-oncogene before it becomes mutated?
Which type of marker is used to monitor whether the treatment has stopped working?
Which type of marker is used to monitor whether the treatment has stopped working?
