Neoplasia — MCQs

Which of the following is an antibody against tumor cells?

Which of the following neoplasms is not typically seen in children?

What is the most successful application of tumor markers?

Which of the following is a testicular tumor marker?

A benign epithelial cell neoplasm derived from non-glandular surfaces is referred to as:

A chronic alcoholic has elevated serum alpha fetoprotein levels. Which of the following neoplasms is most likely?

Squamous cell carcinoma commonly spreads via which route?

A 70-year-old man has smoked for years despite a chronic productive cough. He notices blood in his sputum and sees his physician. A chest x-ray reveals a mass in the left lung, which is biopsied during a fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Assuming that this patient's cancer is etiologically related to his smoking, which of the following diagnoses are most likely to be returned by the pathology laboratory?

A 59-year-old man complains of progressive weakness and very dark stools. Physical examination demonstrates fullness in the right lower quadrant. Laboratory studies show iron deficiency anemia (serum hemoglobin 7.4 g/dL) and positive occult blood in stool specimens. Colonoscopy discloses an ulcerating lesion of the cecum. Which of the following serum tumor markers is most likely to be useful for monitoring this patient after surgery?

All are true about salivary gland tumors except: