Neoplasia — Flashcards

Neoplasia US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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Neoplasia Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: Ovarian tumor associated with a pulling sensation in the groin and histology showing bundles of spindle-shaped fibroblasts?

Answer: Ovarian Fibroma

Extra: • Clinical: Pulling sensation in groin. • Histology: Bundles of spindle-shaped fibroblasts. • Association: Meigs syndrome (Ovarian fibroma, Ascites, Hydrothorax).

Flashcard 2: What is the characteristic histological finding and cell type in a Brenner tumor?

Answer: "Coffee bean" nuclei; contains Walthard cell rests (transitional epithelium)

Extra: Brenner tumor: - Mostly benign ovarian surface epithelial tumor. - Histology: Characterized by "coffee bean" nuclei (longitudinal nuclear grooves) and nests of transitional epithelium (resembling bladder mucosa) called Walthard cell rests. - Gross: Solid, tan-white/yellow, well-encapsulated.

Flashcard 3: Is mucinous cystadenocarcinoma benign or malignant?

Answer: Malignant

Extra: Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma is the malignant counterpart of mucinous cystadenoma. It is a common primary surface epithelial tumor of the ovary, characterized by multiloculated cysts lined by atypically proliferated mucinous epithelium showing stromal invasion.

Flashcard 4: Morphological features of Mucinous Cystadenoma?

Answer: Multilocular cyst lined by mucus-secreting epithelium (Benign)

Extra: Mucinous cystadenomas are most commonly found in the ovary or pancreas. Characterized by large, multiloculated cysts filled with gelatinous fluid. Unlike serous cystadenomas, these are less likely to be bilateral in the ovary.

Flashcard 5: teratoma

Answer:

Extra: cystic growths fillled with fat, teeth, hair, bone, cartilagemature (dermoid cyst) - usually benign immature - aggressively malignant

Flashcard 6: Yolk sac tumor (Endodermal sinus tumor)

Answer: Germ cell tumor :: which type of tumor?

Extra: • Most common testicular tumor in children. • Characterized by Schiller-Duval bodies (resemble primitive glomeruli). • Tumor marker: Increased Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). • Gross: Yellow, friable, solid mass.

Flashcard 7: choriocarcinoma (ovary or testicle)

Answer: malignancy of trophoblast, germ cell tumor

Extra: Clinical Features: - Increased hCG (can cause gynecomastia due to LH-like action) - Highly malignant with early hematogenous spread to lungs (canonical 'cannonball' metastases) - Associated with theca-lutein cysts in the ovary - Non-gestational variant (germ cell tumor) is more chemo-resistant than gestational choriocarcinoma

Flashcard 8: What is the most common malignant ovarian germ cell tumor?

Answer: It is the most common malignant germ cell tumor of the ovary.

Extra: - Tumor markers: Increased hCG, LDH. - Histology: Sheets of uniform cells ('fried egg' appearance) separated by fibrous septa containing lymphocytes. - Equivalent to seminoma in males. - Associated with Turner syndrome (45,XO) and dysgenesis.

Flashcard 9: What are the characteristic gross features of a uterine leiomyosarcoma?

Answer: Bulky, irregular shape; areas of necrosis and hemorrhage. May protrude from the cervix.

Extra: Epidemiology: Typically middle-aged women; higher incidence reported in Black populations. Unlike leiomyomas, leiomyosarcomas are malignant and usually arise de novo rather than from pre-existing fibroids.

Flashcard 10: Demographics and risk factors for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the penis?

Answer: Uncircumcised men; Asia, Africa, South America

Extra: Associated with HPV 16 and 18, and poor hygiene. Smegma acts as a carcinogen. Common in regions with low rates of neonatal circumcision.

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These Neoplasia flashcards are designed for USMLE Pathology preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

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