Neoplasia — Flashcards

Neurofibromatosis type I is associated with mutations in the _____ tumor suppressor gene on chromosome 17

The two most important prognostic factors in colon cancer are the _____ and the presence of lymph node metastases.

Which immunohistochemical markers are seen in embryonal carcinoma?_____ and CD30

Following APC mutation (adenoma-carcinoma sequence), _____ mutations lead to polyp formation (adenoma)

The cells of _____ tumors contain amine precursor uptake decarboxylase (APUD)

_____ is the microscopic assessment of differentiation in a cancer

_____ is a malignant germ cell tumor composed of mononuclear cytotrophoblasts and multinuclear syncytiotrophoblasts, but with absent villi

_____ carcinoma is a urinary tract cancer associated with aniline (azo) dyes

_____ spread is characteristic of carcinomas, while Hematogenous spread is characteristic of sarcomas

Is angiofibroma benign or malignant?_____