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

Inflammatory breast cancer metastasizes early due to _____

VHL is a tumor suppressor gene whose product inhibits _____

_____ is a benign neoplasm of melanocytes

Do benign tumors have metastatic potential? _____

What demographic is most commonly associated with the mucinous carcinoma subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma (breast)? _____

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

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