Neoplasia — Flashcards

_____ is a malignant proliferation of smooth muscle arising from the myometrium

The t(15;17) translocation seen in acute promyelocytic leukemia results in disruption of the _____ receptor on chromosome 17

A characteristic of the transformation from normal cells to dysplastic cells is that they become _____morphic

Which tumor suppressor gene is associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1?_____

Are the following protective factors or risk factors for surface epithelial ovarian cancer?_____- Infertility - Nulliparity- Postmenopausal hormone therapy

Clonality of T lymphocytes can be determined by looking for _____ rearrangement

_____ leukemia is associated with the t(12;21) translocation

Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, and penis are associated with what DNA viruses? _____

_____ is a squamous cell carcinoma usually arising from the epithelial lining of the vocal cord

BRCA2 mutation is associated with breast carcinoma in _____