Neoplasia I: Introduction & Overview of Benign and Malignant Neoplasms
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What is the most common type of cancer in Ireland?

  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Bowel cancer (correct)

    • Which term is used to describe cancer cells that have formed but not yet spread out of the epithelium?

  • Benign neoplasm
  • Invasive carcinoma
  • Metastasis
  • Carcinoma in situ (correct)

    • What is the distinguishing characteristic of benign neoplasms?

  • Metastasis
  • Increased mitotic activity
  • Microscopical assessment of cell morphology (correct)
  • Necrosis

    • What term is used to describe the spread of cancer from the primary site to a distant site?

    <p>Metastasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathology assessment role involves microscopical assessment of cell morphology and tissue architecture, such as maturation of the epithelium?

    <p>Differentiating between benign and malignant neoplasms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature indicates malignant cells during microscopical assessment?

    <p>Pleomorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the specimen 'inked' during breast carcinoma surgery?

    <p>To assess the extent of local invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the capability of malignant neoplasms to spread from the primary site to a distant site?

    <p>'Metastasis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Pleomorphism' and increased mitotic activity are characteristics of which type of neoplasm?

    <p>'Leiomyosarcoma'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of carcinoma in situ?

    <p>Not invading through basement membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between neoplasms and hyperplasia?

    <p>Neoplasms involve abnormal cell growth, while hyperplasia involves increased number of normal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a hamartoma from a neoplasm?

    <p>A hamartoma is a developmental error/malformation rather than a neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms?

    <p>Benign neoplasms do not invade nearby tissues, while malignant neoplasms can invade and spread to other parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'neoplasm' mean?

    <p>'New growth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of a carcinoma in situ?

    <p>The tumor has not invaded nearby tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that indicates malignant cells during microscopical assessment?

    <p>Pleomorphism and increased mitotic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a neoplasm and a tumor?

    <p>A neoplasm is a new growth of abnormal cells, while a tumor is a swelling or condition of being swollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of hyperplasia?

    <p>Increased number of normal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a hamartoma?

    <p>A benign malformation rather than a neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can neoplasm be classified?

    <p>As either benign or malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an increased number of normal cells?

    <p>Hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Greek words 'neo' and 'plasma' mean in the term 'neoplasm'?

    <p>'New' and 'growth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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