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Cancer and Clinical Genetics > Metastasis ☺️ > Flashcards

Metastasis ☺️ Flashcards

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3 main methods of spread

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Haematogenous - most common
Lymphatic - main route for LN spread => spread to other organs via blood
Trancoelomic - v uncommon, mesothelioma and ovarian

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Describe haematogenous spread

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Main route of spread to distant organs

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Describe lymphatic spread

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Main route of spread to lymph nodes

LN spread can travel to distant organs via blood

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