Neoplasia — Flashcards

Disseminated intravascular coagulation may occur secondary to malignancy, such as _____, due to activation of the coagulation cascade by mucin

MEN 2A is associated with mutations in the _____ gene, which codes for receptor tyrosine kinase in cells of neural crest origin

Which metaplasia carries no increased risk for malignancy? _____

Which skin disorder presents as rough, "gritty", hyperkeratotic, hypogranulotic scaly plaques? _____

What infection is associated with cancer of the tonsil, base of the tongue and oropharynx?_____

What vascular tumor is a benign, painful, red-blue tumor, formed from AV shunts under fingernails? _____

What is the relative risk of developing invasive breast carcinoma with sclerosing adenosis (fibrocystic changes)? _____

What is the associated tumor that results from translocation 11;14 of the cyclin D1 oncogene?_____

Which ovarian neoplasm is most commonly associated with an increased LDH?_____

Elevated levels of serum tumor markers require _____ for definitive diagnosis of neoplasia