Tumor nomenclature Flashcards
What origin of tissue is a carcinoma from?
epithelial
What origin of tissue is a sarcoma from?
mesenchymal
How do carcinomas usually spread?
Via lymphatics
How do sarcomas usually spread?
Hematogenously
Which carcinomas spread hematogenously?
Renal cell carcinoma (renal vein)
Hepatocellular carcinoma (hepatic vein)
Follicular carcinoma of the thyroid
Choriocarcinoma (villi lining)
What is a hamartoma?
Disorganized overgrowth of tissues in their native location
What is a choristoma?
Normal tissue in a foreign location
What are leoimyo(sarc)omas tumors of?
smooth muscle
What are rhabdomyo(sarc)omas tumors of?
striated muscle
What are fibro(sarc)omas tumors of?
Connective tissue
What are adeno(carcin)omas tumors of?
epithelial tissue - glandular
What are papillomas/papillary carcinomas tumors of?
“papillary” = fingerlike papillary growth around connective tissue cone surrounding blood vessel
