Questions and Answers
What suffix is used to designate malignant tumors of blood-forming tissue?
Which type of lymphoma accounts for most cases?
What is the term for tumors well resembling their normal tissue of origin?
Which of the following tumors is considered to be malignant despite having ‘-oma’ in its name?
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What grading system is commonly used to describe malignant tumors?
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Which of the following tumors is generally well-differentiated?
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What behavior is usually exhibited by poorly differentiated tumors?
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Which type of cancer is characterized by a cancerous proliferation of white blood cells?
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What is the definition of a neoplasm?
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What type of study focuses on neoplasms?
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What does it mean for tumors to be considered clonal?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neoplastic cells?
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What type of genetic change typically leads to the development of tumors?
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Which of the following is a factor that can contribute to tumor formation?
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Which term describes the increase in cell number that does not lead to neoplasm?
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Which of the following environmental factors is associated with tumor development?
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What type of tumor is characterized by the inability to spread or grow quickly?
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Which term describes tumors that have the potential to become cancerous?
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What process describes the spread of cancerous cells to distant areas in the body?
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Which type of tumor can compress vital structures and potentially cause death?
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What is a characteristic of malignant tumors?
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What is a characteristic of benign tumors?
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What does anaplasia refer to in the context of neoplastic cells?
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Which of the following best describes malignant tumors?
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How are benign tumors typically named?
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What indicates poor differentiation in tumor classification?
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Which term is used for malignant tumors derived from epithelial cells?
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What is the primary difference between benign and malignant tumors?
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Which suffix indicates a tumor is benign?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Neoplasms
- Cell growth and death are usually balanced but can become unregulated, leading to neoplasms or tumors.
- Neoplasms are characterized by irreversible DNA damage and autonomous growth of abnormal cells.
Definition of Neoplasm
- An abnormal mass of tissue that grows excessively and uncoordinated, persisting after the removal of the stimulus.
- Abnormal masses may include hyperplasia, hypertrophy, or inflammation but are not classified as neoplasms since these can reverse upon stimulus removal.
- Oncology is the study of neoplasms/tumors.
- Neoplastic cells within a tumor arise from a single cell, indicating their clonal nature.
Causes of Tumors
- Tumors result from genetic mutations affecting cell growth, apoptosis, and DNA repair.
- Environmental factors influencing tumor formation include:
- Infectious agents (e.g., viruses)
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- Diet and obesity
- Reproductive history and carcinogens (e.g., radiation)
- Age
Types of Neoplasms
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Benign Tumors:
- Non-cancerous, slow-growing, and localized.
- Generally do not spread or recur after surgical removal.
- Can cause symptoms by compressing nearby organs.
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Premalignant Tumors:
- Cells have the potential to become malignant.
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Malignant Tumors:
- Cancerous, capable of spreading (metastasis) to other body parts.
- Destruction of healthy tissues through local invasion and access to circulatory or lymphatic systems.
- Differentiation between tumor types is determined by histopathology.
Anaplasia and Differentiation
- Anaplasia refers to lack of differentiation in neoplastic cells.
- Degree of differentiation indicates how much neoplastic cells resemble normal tissues:
- Well-differentiated: Closely resembles original tissue.
- Poorly-differentiated: Little resemblance to original tissue.
Characteristics of Tumors
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Benign Tumors:
- Encapsulated and have pushing borders, non-invasive.
- Slow growth and well-differentiated.
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Malignant Tumors:
- Invasive with infiltrative borders, rapid growth indicated by numerous mitotic figures.
- Poorly differentiated (anaplastic).
Nomenclature of Tumors
- Tumors are named based on:
- Cell type + modifier for benign/malignant + site of origin.
- Benign tumors use the suffix “-oma” (e.g., fibroma).
- Sarcomas refer to malignant tumors from mesenchymal tissue (e.g., fibrosarcoma).
- Carcinomas denote malignant tumors from epithelial cells (e.g., adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma).
Exceptions in Tumor Naming
- Some tumors with "-oma" designation are malignant (e.g., lymphoma, hepatoma).
- Some carcinomas or sarcomas may be benign (e.g., basal cell carcinoma).
Grading of Cancers
- Malignant neoplasms are graded based on histological appearance resembling normal tissue.
- Well-differentiated tumors are low grade (grade 1), while poorly differentiated tumors are high grade (grade 3).
- Grading informs treatment plans and prognosis, as poorly differentiated tumors often exhibit aggressive behavior.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of neoplasm or tumor formation, including the balance of cell growth and death, and the mechanisms leading to abnormal cell growth. Understand the irreversible DNA damage that drives autonomous growth in neoplastic tissues.
