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Intro to Neoplasia of Bone Tissues Flashcards

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Mutations of what types of genes contribute to cancer genetics?

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  • oncogenes
  • tumor suppressor genes
  • anti-apoptotic/pro-apoptotic genes
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What is the result of mutated oncogenes?

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increased cell proliferation
(turns on oncogenes, should be quiescent)

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What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?

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decrease uncontrolled proliferation

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___-apoptotic genes would be present in a malignant neoplasia

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anti-apoptotic (stop cells from dying)

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____-apoptotic genes are involved in fighting against a malignant neoplasia

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pro-apoptotic (make cells die)

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What pathologies are risk factors for neoplasia of bone?

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  • Paget disease
  • Chronic infection (osteomyelitis)
  • Fibrous dysplasia (<1%)
  • Some benign tumors (eg. osteochondroma -> osteosarcoma)
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Patients with Pagets disease are particularly at risk of developing what malignant neoplasia?

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osteosarcoma

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What is the bimodal distribution of osteosarcoma?

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  • usually <25 yrs
  • > 50 yrs (Pagets/radiation)
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Why is radiation therapy a risk factor for malignancy?

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  • scrambles chromosome cross-linking -> cell death
  • can also turn on oncogenes & turn off tumor suppressor genes
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Genes that produce proteins which regulate cellular replication by slowing proliferation are called ____

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tumor suppressor genes

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Where do primary bone tumors originate?

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in a bone tissue cell line:
- bone
- cartilage
- fibroblast
- blood cells/vessels
- marrow
(anything that contributes to normal bone)

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Where do the majority of primary bone tumors occur?

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distal femur or proximal tibia (metaphyses)
(knee)

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Secondary bone tumors are considered ____ disease

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metastatic

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Secondary bone tumors originate in ____ and spread to ____

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another tissue –> bone

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What part of bone do secondary bone tumors usually spread to?

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marrow (nutrient-rich)

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Describe the borders/margins of benign tumors

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  • well-circumscribed
  • narrow/short ZoT (non-aggressive)
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Describe the borders/margins of malignant tumors

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  • poorly defined
  • wide/long ZoT (aggressive/invasive)
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Benign tumors have a ____ rate of growth

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linear
(will eventually stop)

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Malignant tumors have a ____ rate of growth

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exponential

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Cells of benign tumors generally have what function?

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tissue of origin

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Cells of malignant tumors generally have what function?

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replication

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Are benign tumors generally painful?

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usually painless, may cause adjacent tissue pain

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Are malignant tumors generally painful?

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  • painful/insidious onset
  • possibly other cardinal signs of inflammation
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Are benign tumors capable of metastasis?

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no

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Are malignant tumors capable of metastasis?
yes
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Describe the prognosis of benign versus malignant tumors
Benign: good Malignant: poor (depends on grade)
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Define metastatic neoplasia
spread of neoplastic cells from one tissue to another otherwise healthy tissue
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Define metastatic calcification
deposition of calcium in otherwise healthy tissue
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What are the metastatic routes of spread?
- hematogenous - lymphatic - direct extension
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What is the most common metastatic route of spread? Why?
hematogenous - tumors create vascular supply (angiogenesis) - O2 + glucose available - malignant cells shed easily -> into bloodstream
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Why are the lumbar spine, pelvis and proximal femur common areas of metastasis?
- ^^blood in area - gravity - Batson's venous plexus (no valves)
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What are the lab findings of benign tumors of bone?
normal
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What are the radiographic characteristics of benign tumors of bone?
non-aggressive: - no soft tissue involvement - cortex (usually) intact - periosteum unaffected (or solid Rxn) - short/narrow ZoT
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MALT lymphoma is classified as a ____-grade malignancy
low (mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue)
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What are the lab findings of malignant tumors of bone?
Abnormal: - ^ESR - ^CRP - anemia - abnormal WBC counts (seen w/ recurrent infections)
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Normal ESR and CRP labs would rule out a ____ tumor
(aggressive) malignant
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Why would a malignant bone tumor cause anemia?
- replacement of bone marrow = decreased RBCs/WBCs - manifests as fatigue
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What are the radiographic characteristics of malignant bone tumors?
- soft tissue involvement - cortex disruption - periosteal disruption/lifting (Codman's, laminated, spiculated) - long/wide ZoT
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A soft tissue mass extending beyond bone indicates a (primary/secondary) malignancy of bone
primary (mets to bone rarely involves soft tissue)
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How are neoplasias of bone tissue diagnosed?
- traumatic/pathologic determinism (patho Fx) - radiographic evidence - other imaging - tissue biopsy
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What is the only definitive diagnosis of a neoplasia?
tissue biopsy
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In what situation would you NOT want to get a biopsy?
in highly vascular tissue where there is concern of ^bleeding or spread along biopsy tract (eg. metastatic melanoma or chondrosarcoma)
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What does the prefix of a neoplasia usually indicate?
tissue of origin
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What does the suffix -oma indicate?
benign MSK
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What does the suffix -sarcoma indicate?
malignant MSK
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A chondroma is a ____ tumor of ____ cells
benign cartilage
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Why does neoplasia in bone tissues rarely cross open growth plates?
- not much blood to physis (obtains nutrients via diffusion) - once growth plate closes, no longer a barrier
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A patient with a ____ primary bone tumor will frequently present with pain and possibly swelling
malignant
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A radiographic finding for a ____ tumor is ____. (Select all that apply) A) malignant; short zone of transition B) benign; solid periosteal lifting C) malignant; cortical disruption D) benign; soft tissue involvement
B & C
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Giant cell tumors start in the ____ of bone and grow toward the ____
metaphysis -> epiphysis
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What benign tumors are commonly found in the epiphysis/apophysis of bone?
- chondroblastoma - giant cell tumor
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What benign tumors are commonly found in the metaphysis of bone?
- osteoid osteoma - osteoblastoma - osteochondroma - enchondroma - non-ossifying fibroma - giant cell tumor - aneurysmal bone cyst
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What benign tumors are commonly found in the diaphysis of bone?
- enchondroma - fibrous dysplasia
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What bones have the potential to develop benign cartilage tumor cells?
any bone formed by endochondral ossification (tubular bones)
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Name 3 benign bone forming tumors
- osteoma - osteoid osteoma - osteoblastoma
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Name 3 benign cartilage forming tumors
- osteochondroma - chondroma - chondroblastoma
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What is the origin of giant cell tumors?
unknown origin (similar to macrophages)
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Which of the following is a radiographic characteristic of an aggressive lesion? A) non-invasive B) short zone of transition C) no periosteal disruption D) cortical destruction
D
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Which of the following is primarily osteoblastic and would result in a radiopaque appearance? A) aneurysmal bone cyst B) osteoma C) fibrous cortical defect D) simple bone cyst
B
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Which of the following is most consistent with a non-aggressive lesion of bone? A) laminated periosteal reaction B) elevated ESR C) motheaten osteolysis D) narrow zone of transition
D

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