22 Questions
What is the most common type of cancer in Ireland?
Bowel cancer
Which term is used to describe cancer cells that have formed but not yet spread out of the epithelium?
Carcinoma in situ
What is the distinguishing characteristic of benign neoplasms?
Microscopical assessment of cell morphology
What term is used to describe the spread of cancer from the primary site to a distant site?
Metastasis
What pathology assessment role involves microscopical assessment of cell morphology and tissue architecture, such as maturation of the epithelium?
Differentiating between benign and malignant neoplasms
What feature indicates malignant cells during microscopical assessment?
Pleomorphism
Why is the specimen 'inked' during breast carcinoma surgery?
To assess the extent of local invasion
What is the term for the capability of malignant neoplasms to spread from the primary site to a distant site?
'Metastasis'
'Pleomorphism' and increased mitotic activity are characteristics of which type of neoplasm?
'Leiomyosarcoma'
What is the distinguishing feature of carcinoma in situ?
Not invading through basement membrane
What is the main difference between neoplasms and hyperplasia?
Neoplasms involve abnormal cell growth, while hyperplasia involves increased number of normal cells
What distinguishes a hamartoma from a neoplasm?
A hamartoma is a developmental error/malformation rather than a neoplasm
What is the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms?
Benign neoplasms do not invade nearby tissues, while malignant neoplasms can invade and spread to other parts of the body
What does the term 'neoplasm' mean?
'New growth'
What is the distinguishing feature of a carcinoma in situ?
The tumor has not invaded nearby tissues
What is the characteristic that indicates malignant cells during microscopical assessment?
Pleomorphism and increased mitotic activity
What is the difference between a neoplasm and a tumor?
A neoplasm is a new growth of abnormal cells, while a tumor is a swelling or condition of being swollen
What is the definition of hyperplasia?
Increased number of normal cells
What best describes a hamartoma?
A benign malformation rather than a neoplasm
How can neoplasm be classified?
As either benign or malignant
Which term refers to an increased number of normal cells?
Hyperplasia
What do the Greek words 'neo' and 'plasma' mean in the term 'neoplasm'?
'New' and 'growth'
Test your knowledge on the introduction and overview of benign and malignant neoplasms, including the definition, differences between neoplasms and tumors, as well as between benign and malignant neoplasms. This quiz is based on the Year 1 Pathology course at RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, taught by Professor Paul Murray in 2024.
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