Neoplasia — Flashcards

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

Paragangliomas (also called Glomus jugulare) are tumors of _____ found in the mastoid

Embryonal carcinoma is a testicular germ cell tumor that often has a _____ morphology

Mutations in which tumor suppressor genes can lead to Wilms Tumors?_____

Hand-Schuller-Christian disease is a _____ proliferation (benign or malignant) of Langerhans cells

Which tumor suppressor gene is associated with pancreatic cancer?_____

_____ nevi are flat macules, most commonly seen in children

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

Is mantle cell lymphoma typically aggressive or indolent? _____

The overlying cartilage in osteochondroma rarely transforms to _____