Neoplasia Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Oncogene
A
Cancer causing genes. Mutations of protooncogenes, result in aberrant growth and differentiation
2
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Tumor suppressor genes
A
Keep cell growth in check, suppressing abnormal cellular growth
3
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carcinoma in situ
A
Premalignant lesion, severe dysplasia involving entire thickness of epithelial tissue
4
Q
invasive carcinoma
A
Tumor implants nearby tissue
5
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metastatic carcinom
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Cancer cells invade tissue or organ far from initial site of primary lesion
6
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neoplasm
A
Abnormal uncontrolled growth of tissue, not regulated
7
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Pathways of malignant neoplasm spread
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- Blood borne
- lymphatic invasion
- Seeding in body cavities
- Angiogenesis
