Neoplasia — Flashcards

Thyroid papillary carcinoma may have _____ bodies on biopsy, which are characterized by concentric layers of calcification

Craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor of Rathke's pouch that is filled with _____ crystals and calcifications

Do benign tumors have metastatic potential? _____

Inflammatory breast cancer metastasizes early due to _____

VHL is a tumor suppressor gene whose product inhibits _____

T-cell ALL is caused by a mutation in a pre-T-cell in the _____ B-cell ALL is caused by a mutation in a pre-B-cell in the _____

Hint: location

Tumor cells commonly produce _____ factors (ex. FGF / VEGF), which are necessary for tumor survival and growth

Lobular carcinoma in situ is treated with _____ to reduce risk of subsequent carcinoma

What is the most common cause of death from skin cancer? _____

Actinic keratosis is strongly associated with a mutation in the _____ tumor suppressor gene