Tumour Nomenclature Flashcards
(18 cards)
Adenoma
Benign tumour of glandular epithelium
Adeno-carcinoma
Malignant tumour of glandular epithelium
Squamous papilloma
Benign tumour of squamous epithelium
Squamous carcinoma
Malignant tumour of squamous epithelium
Osteoma
Benign tumour of bone (CT)
Osteo-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of bone (CT)
Lipoma
Benign tumour of adipose tissue (CT)
Lipo-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of adipose tissue (CT)
Fibroma
Benign tumour of fibrous tissue (CT)
Fibro-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of fibrous tissue (CT)
Chondroma
Benign tumour of cartilage (CT)
Chondro-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of cartilage (CT)
Leukaemia
Malignant tumour of cellular fraction of blood (CT)
Lymphoma
Malignant tumour of lymphoid tissue (CT)
Ovarian teratoma
Usually benign tumour
Testicular teratoma
Usually malignant
Astrocytoma
Usually secondary tumours of CNS
Schwannoma
Usually secondary tumours of PNS