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Which term describes the irreversible loss of differentiation in cells?
Which term describes the irreversible loss of differentiation in cells?
- Metaplasia
- Dysplasia
- Anaplasia (correct)
- Desmoplasia
What characterizes neoplasia?
What characterizes neoplasia?
- Stable differentiation similar to normal tissue
- Abnormal and excessive cellular proliferation (correct)
- Coordinated tissue growth with normal cells
- Temporary overgrowth of cells in response to stimuli
What is desmoplasia in the context of tumors?
What is desmoplasia in the context of tumors?
- Invasion of cancer cells through the basement membrane
- Abnormal growth of cancerous cells
- Excess of stromal content in a tumor (correct)
- Nucleus-to-cytoplasm ratio increase
Which of the following is a pre-cancerous lesion?
Which of the following is a pre-cancerous lesion?
What constitutes the proliferating part of a neoplasm?
What constitutes the proliferating part of a neoplasm?
Carcinoma in situ is characterized by which of the following?
Carcinoma in situ is characterized by which of the following?
What does dysplasia primarily involve?
What does dysplasia primarily involve?
Which of the following tumors is also known as a scirrhous tumor?
Which of the following tumors is also known as a scirrhous tumor?
What does a raised N/C ratio in dysplastic cells indicate?
What does a raised N/C ratio in dysplastic cells indicate?
In which area is carcinoma in situ commonly seen?
In which area is carcinoma in situ commonly seen?
Study Notes
Neoplasia
- Abnormal, excessive cellular proliferation, uncoordinated growth, persists after evoking stimuli cease.
- An abnormal mass of tissue.
Oncology
- Study of tumor or neoplastic growth.
Differentiation
- Extent to which neoplastic parenchyma resembles normal parent cells (functionally and morphologically).
Anaplasia
- Irreversible loss of differentiation.
Neoplastic Components
- Parenchyma: Proliferating part of neoplasm.
- Stroma: Connective tissue, blood vasculature, lymphatics; supports parenchyma growth.
- Desmoplasia: Excess stromal content in a tumor (Scirrhous Tumor).
Pre-Cancerous Lesions
- Conditions predisposing to subsequent development of cancer.
- Early recognition is crucial for disease management.
- Examples: Carcinoma in Situ, Dysplasia.
Carcinoma In Situ
- Malignant cells confined to epithelium, basement membrane intact.
- Also called intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN).
- May regress or progress to invasive cancer.
- True neoplasm with malignant features excluding invasiveness.
- Common sites: Uterus, Cervix, Oral Cavity (leukoplakia), Breast (intralobular and intraductal carcinoma).
Dysplasia
- Abnormal differentiation and cell maturity.
- Alteration in adult cells, characterized by variations in size, shape, and organization.
- Loss of cell uniformity and structural orientation.
- Principally encountered in epithelium.
Dysplastic Cells
- Pleomorphism: Variation in size and shape of cells.
- Raised N/C Ratio: Increased nuclear size compared to cell (normal 1:4 to 6 becomes 1:1).
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Test your knowledge on neoplasia and its components, including differentiation, anaplasia, and pre-cancerous lesions. This quiz covers essential concepts in oncology that are crucial for understanding tumor progression and management.
