Malignant tumour - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

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Regarding cholesteatoma which of the following is true? A. It consists of squamous epithelium B. It is a malignant tumour C. It should be left untreated D. It may metastasise to distant sites E. It is mainly treated medically - ANSWER A Tympanic membrane develops from: A. Ectoderm. B. Endoderm. C. Mesoderm. D. A, B and C. E. A and C. - ANSWER D Stapes footplate covers A. Round window. B. Oval window. C. Sinus tympani. D. Aditus ad antrum. E. Choclear aqueduct. - ANSWER B ...

CMMB 413 Final Exam 2024 Update| Questions with Correct Answers| Guaranteed Success Define and describe cancer uncontrolled growth from the multistep accumulation of errors (ie. a genetic process) in genes involved in cell growth (ie control it) ie cell replication and cell death the first step can be inherited natural aging mechanism, cause of most "old age" deaths define neoplasia new growth define hyperplasia too much growth, looks like accumulation of normal looking cells on t...

Describe the difference in the histology of the tumour if it had been assessed as a adenoma rather than adenocarcinoma - An adenoma is a benign tumour: lost ability to control proliferation the growth is slow the cells are still well differentiated and organized, they also do not invade beyond their capsule do not metastisize. An adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumour: more rapid growth rate loss of differentiation and no longer organized, there is a lack of capsule so they can invade ne...

MRI CAMRT Pathology Review Practice Test 2024. Abscess (brain): definition and imaging appearance on T1, T2, CE, and DWI - correct answer Collection of pus. Mass effect and extensive surrounding edema. T1: hypointense to grey matter T2: hyperintense to grey matter with surrounding edema. CE MRI: ring-like enhancement DWI shows an abscess having a high DWI signal with corresponding low signal on the ADC map. Avascular Necrosis (AVN) - correct answer T1: necrotic area is hypointens...

Which of the following is consistent with trends in the incidence and death rates of cancer? a. Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. b. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. c. A higher percentage of women than men have lung cancer. d. The incidence of cancer increases as the population ages. d What features of cancer cells distinguish them from normal cells? (Select all that apply.) a. Cells lack contact inhibition. b. Cells return to a previous undiffe...

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Macule is flat and discoloured, not palpable. Papule is palpable and raised above the skins surface - solid. Both <1cm in diameter. Difference between a macule and a papule? Sun exposure, family history, fair skin, radiation exposure, chemical exposure (i.e. arsenic) What are the risk factors for skin cancer? Superficial vs. deep What are the two groups of lymph nodes? A cluster of immune structures in the neck that contribute to the activation of adaptive immunity...

This document contains the first lecture of the course "Tumorcelbiologie" at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. It dives into the hallmarks of cancer, tumour formation, and types of tumours (benign, malignant).