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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature indicates malignant cells during microscopical assessment?

<p>Pleomorphism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To assess the extent of local invasion (A)</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' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the distinguishing feature of carcinoma in situ?

<p>Not invading through basement membrane (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'neoplasm' mean?

<p>'New growth' (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pleomorphism and increased mitotic activity (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hyperplasia?

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

What best describes a hamartoma?

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

How can neoplasm be classified?

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

Which term refers to an increased number of normal cells?

<p>Hyperplasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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