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What is the definition of neoplasia?
What is the definition of neoplasia?
What is a characteristic of benign neoplasms?
What is a characteristic of benign neoplasms?
What is a characteristic of malignant neoplasms?
What is a characteristic of malignant neoplasms?
What is a characteristic of neoplastic cells?
What is a characteristic of neoplastic cells?
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What is the multistep hypothesis?
What is the multistep hypothesis?
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What is tumor initiation?
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Definition and Classification
- Neoplasia refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells, leading to the formation of a neoplasm (tumor)
- Neoplasms can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
Types of Neoplasms
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Benign neoplasms:
- Typically do not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize
- Can still cause symptoms due to their size or location
- Examples: uterine fibroids, melanocytic nevus (moles)
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Malignant neoplasms (cancer):
- Can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to distant sites
- Can be fatal if left untreated
- Examples: carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia
Characteristics of Neoplastic Cells
- Loss of cellular regulation: Neoplastic cells ignore normal growth signals and continue to proliferate uncontrollably
- Genetic mutations: Neoplastic cells often have genetic abnormalities that contribute to their uncontrolled growth
- Dysregulation of apoptosis: Neoplastic cells may resist programmed cell death (apoptosis)
- Abnormal cell morphology: Neoplastic cells often exhibit altered size, shape, or structure
Neoplasm Development and Progression
- Multistep hypothesis: Neoplasia develops through a series of genetic mutations and epigenetic changes
- Tumor initiation: Initial mutation or exposure to carcinogen
- Tumor promotion: Stimuli that enhance neoplastic growth, such as hormones or growth factors
- Tumor progression: Neoplasm becomes more aggressive and invasive over time
Definition and Classification
- Neoplasia is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells, resulting in a neoplasm (tumor)
- Neoplasms can be classified as either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
Types of Neoplasms
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Benign Neoplasms
- Do not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize
- Can cause symptoms due to size or location
- Examples include uterine fibroids and melanocytic nevus (moles)
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Malignant Neoplasms (Cancer)
- Invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to distant sites
- Can be fatal if left untreated
- Examples include carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, and leukemia
Characteristics of Neoplastic Cells
- Loss of Cellular Regulation: Neoplastic cells ignore normal growth signals and proliferate uncontrollably
- Genetic Mutations: Neoplastic cells often have genetic abnormalities contributing to uncontrolled growth
- Dysregulation of Apoptosis: Neoplastic cells resist programmed cell death (apoptosis)
- Abnormal Cell Morphology: Neoplastic cells exhibit altered size, shape, or structure
Neoplasm Development and Progression
- Multistep Hypothesis: Neoplasia develops through a series of genetic mutations and epigenetic changes
- Tumor Initiation: Initial mutation or exposure to carcinogen
- Tumor Promotion: Stimuli enhancing neoplastic growth, such as hormones or growth factors
- Tumor Progression: Neoplasm becomes more aggressive and invasive over time
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Description
Learn about neoplasms, abnormal cell growth, and the differences between benign and malignant tumors. Understand the characteristics and examples of each type.
