Tumor Biology and Precancerous Lesions

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Which type of precancerous lesion is characterized by a change in the cellular type of tissues?

  • Benign tumors
  • Dysplasia
  • Metaplasia (correct)
  • Hyperplasia

Which of the following conditions is associated with the development of osteosarcoma?

  • Chronic alcoholism
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Paget’s disease of bone (correct)
  • Hepatitis B virus infection

What is primarily indicated by hyperplasia in the endometrium?

  • Breast cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Endometrial carcinoma (correct)
  • Gastric cancer

Which method of tumor spread involves the formation of new blood vessels?

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Which viral carcinogen is linked to the development of cervical cancer?

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Which of the following factors is considered a co-carcinogen related to environmental exposure?

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Which type of cancer is associated with exposure to the carcinogen aflatoxins?

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What is the primary significance of tumor markers in oncology?

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Which tumor type is least likely associated with hereditary factors?

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Which of the following is not considered a chemical carcinogen?

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Which type of tumor is classified as poorly differentiated?

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What does the 'N' in the TNM staging system represent?

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Which of the following is an example of distant spread of cancer?

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What does tumor marker CA-125 primarily indicate?

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Which of the following tumors is classified as locally malignant?

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What is the role of tumor markers in cancer management?

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What characterizes a well-differentiated tumor?

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Which spread mechanism involves tumor cells passing through blood vessels?

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Which factor is NOT a cause of death in malignant tumors?

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What is NOT a characteristic of grade IV tumors?

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Tumor Grading

The degree to which a tumor resembles its original tissue.

Differentiation in Tumor Grading

A well-differentiated tumor closely resembles its origin, while poorly differentiated tumors look very different.

Tumor Staging

Measures how far a tumor has spread from its original location.

TNM Staging System

The TNM system is used to classify tumors based on the size of the primary tumor (T), involvement of lymph nodes (N), and metastasis (M).

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Local Spread of Malignant Tumors

Cancer cells spread directly to surrounding tissues.

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Lymphatic Spread of Malignant Tumors

Cancer cells travel through the lymphatic system to distant lymph nodes.

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Blood Spread of Malignant Tumors

Cancer cells travel through the bloodstream to distant organs.

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Transcoelomic Spread of Malignant Tumors

Cancer cells spread between serous membranes, like those lining the abdominal cavity.

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Spread by Implantation of Malignant Tumors

Cancer cells spread through direct contact, like from one surface to another.

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Locally Malignant Tumors

A group of cancer cells that spread only locally, without metastasis.

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Metaplasia

A change in cell type, often from one mature cell type to another. For example, squamous metaplasia can occur in the lining of the bronchi in smokers, where the normal ciliated columnar epithelium is replaced by stratified squamous epithelium.

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Hyperplasia

The uncontrolled growth of normal cells in a tissue or organ. For example, endometrial hyperplasia involves excessive growth of the lining of the uterus, which can lead to endometrial cancer.

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Thyroid adenoma

A benign tumor that originates from the thyroid gland. While typically non-cancerous, it can potentially transform into thyroid carcinoma.

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Transitional cell papilloma

A non-cancerous tumor that grows in the lining of the urinary bladder. Although usually harmless, it can develop into transitional cell carcinoma.

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Liver cirrhosis

Scarring and damage to the liver, often caused by chronic alcohol abuse or viral hepatitis. It can increase the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Paget's disease of bone

A rare bone disease characterized by excessive bone breakdown and formation. It can predispose individuals to osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.

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Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum during fetal development. Undescended testes have an increased risk of developing seminoma, a type of testicular cancer.

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Xeroderma pigmentosa

A group of genetic disorders that make individuals highly sensitive to sunlight. People with xeroderma pigmentosa are at a significantly increased risk of developing melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

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Co-carcinogens

Factors that contribute to the development of cancer but are not cancer-causing agents themselves. They enhance the effects of carcinogens and increase the risk of cancer.

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Carcinogens

Substances that cause cancer or increase the risk of developing cancer. Examples include tobacco smoke, asbestos, and certain chemicals found in food and the environment.

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Study Notes

Intended Learning Objectives

  • Recall different types of precancerous lesions, carcinogens and cocarcinogens.
  • Define tumor grade and stage.
  • Describe the mechanisms of tumor invasion and metastasis, focusing on angiogenesis.
  • Detail the different methods of malignant tumor spread.
  • Define locally malignant tumors and provide examples.
  • Explain the definition, examples, and importance of tumor markers.
  • List the causes of death in malignant tumors.

Precancerous Lesions

  • Metaplasia: Squamous metaplasia can lead to squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Hyperplasia: Endometrial hyperplasia can lead to endometrial carcinoma. Mammary hyperplasia can lead to breast cancer.
  • Benign Tumors:
    • Thyroid adenoma can transform into thyroid carcinoma.
    • Transitional cell papilloma can transform into transitional cell carcinoma.
  • Other Precancerous Conditions:
    • Liver cirrhosis leads to hepatocellular carcinoma.
    • Paget's disease of bone leads to osteosarcoma.
    • Cryptorchidism (undescended testes) can lead to seminoma.
    • Xeroderma pigmentosa can lead to melanoma.

Co-carcinogens

  • Factors that promote the development of cancer.
  • Age: Increased exposure to carcinogens with age.
  • Sex: Most tumors are more common in males.
  • Diet: High fat diets are linked to colon cancer, and smoked fish is linked to stomach cancer.

Environmental Factors

  • Cigarette Smoking: Linked to cancer of the tongue, larynx, lung, kidney, and urinary bladder.
  • Alcoholism: Associated with cancers of the mouth and esophagus.
  • Excess Sun Exposure: Linked to skin cancer.

Heredity

  • Some cancers are inherited, including breast and colon cancer.

Chemical Carcinogens

  • Beta-naphthylamine (paints): Linked to bladder cancer.
  • Aflatoxins (aspergillus fungus): Linked to liver cancer.
  • Nitrosamines (preservative substance): Linked to stomach cancer.

Viral Carcinogens

  • Hepatitis B virus: Linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV): Linked to cervical cancer.
  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): Linked to nasopharyngeal carcinoma and lymphoma.

Radiation Carcinogens

  • Ionizing radiation: Causes leukemia.
  • Ultraviolet rays (prolonged exposure): Causes skin cancer.
  • Hormones (estrogen, androgen):
    • Estrogen: Linked to breast and endometrial cancer.
    • Androgen: Linked to prostate cancer.

Tumor Grading (Differentiation)

  • Assessing the similarity between a tumor and its parent tissue.
  • Grades:
    • Well differentiated (grade I).
    • Moderately differentiated (grade II).
    • Poorly differentiated (grade III).
    • Undifferentiated (grade IV).

Tumor Staging (TNM System)

  • Assessing the degree of tumor infiltration.
  • Parameters:
    • T (primary tumor): Tis, T1, T2, T3, T4 (varying degrees of tumor size and invasion).
    • N (regional lymph nodes): N0, N1, N2, N3 (presence and extent of lymph node involvement).
    • M (metastasis): M0, M1 (presence of distant metastasis).

Spread of Malignant Tumors

  • Local (direct) spread: Malignant cells infiltrate the surrounding extracellular matrix.
  • Distant spread (metastasis):
    • Lymphatic spread: Tumor cells enter lymph vessels and spread to lymph nodes.
    • Blood spread: Tumor cells enter blood vessels and spread to distant organs.
    • Transcoelomic spread: Tumor cells cross body cavities.
  • Implantation: Tumor cells spread between opposing surfaces.

Locally Malignant Tumors

  • Malignant tumors limited to the location of origin, without spreading to distant sites.
  • Examples:
    • Basal cell carcinoma (skin).
    • Osteoclastoma (bone).
    • Adamantinoma (bone).
    • Astrocytoma (brain).

Tumor Markers

  • Substances produced by neoplastic cells, detectable in cells, serum, or body fluids.
  • Importance:
    • Supporting diagnosis (not primary modality).
    • Assessing cancer therapy.
    • Monitoring treatment response (follow-up).
  • Examples:
    • PSA (cancer prostate).
    • CA-125 (cancer ovary).
    • CA-15-3 (cancer breast).
    • CA-19-9 (pancreatic cancer).
    • Alpha-fetoprotein/Hepatitis B viral markers (hepatocellular carcinoma).
    • HMB-45 (melanoma).

Causes of Death in Malignant Tumors

  • Tissue destruction: Brain, liver, and kidney damage.
  • Obstruction: Urinary tract obstruction.
  • Malnutrition: Interference with food intake, digestion, and absorption.
  • Severe anemia: Reduced red blood cell count.
  • Malignant cachexia: Weight loss, muscle wasting, and immune suppression.

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