Neoplasia — Flashcards

Pilocytic astrocytomas may be found in the posterior fossa or _____

Up to 50% of cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occur secondary to _____

Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma: t(_____;_____) → overexpression of Bcl-2 BCl-6 mutation, which regulates DNA transcription

Chondrosarcoma is a bone tumor that on x-ray appears with osteolytic lesions and a(n) _____ pattern of bone destruction

Reed-Sternberg cells secrete _____, which attract other inflammatory cells and cause "B symptoms" (fever, chills)

A recurrent or persistent nodule on the eyelid could actually be an underlying _____ or _____ that is masquerading as a benign chalazion

Aneurysmal bone cysts most typically localize to the _____, femur, and tibia

Neuroblastoma originates from neural crest cells, which are precursors to the _____ and adrenal medulla

Prognosis of astrocytoma is most affected by tumor _____

Hint: grade/stage

The abnormal promyelocytes seen in APML contain Auer Rods that contain MPO granules that increase risk for _____

Hint: condition