Neoplasia — Flashcards

Medulloblastoma is a form of primitive _____ tumor (embryonic tissue origin)

Seborrheic keratoses are _____ squamous neoplasms, typically seen on the head, trunk, and extremities in the elderly

Which tumor suppressor gene is associated with pancreatic cancer?_____

Gross exam of _____ often shows a uterus with a single lesion with areas of necrosis and hemorrhage

Low grade tumors are _____ differentiated

Renal cell carcinoma is referred to as a "_____" cancer because it commonly presents as a metastatic neoplasm

Do both alleles of a protooncogene need to be mutated in order for expression of disease?_____

_____ is a cystic tumor composed of fetal tissue derived from two or three embryologic layers (e.g. hair, teeth, bone, skin, gut, thyroid, etc)

What is the mechanism that results in malignancy from the CDK4 oncogene?_____

_____ is a malignant cartilage-forming tumor