Neoplasia — Flashcards

On histology, the stromal proliferation in fibroadenomas compresses the _____

T-cell ALL is caused by a mutation in a pre-T-cell in the _____ B-cell ALL is caused by a mutation in a pre-B-cell in the _____

Hint: location

_____ is a benign neoplasm of melanocytes

Thyroid papillary carcinoma may have _____ bodies on biopsy, which are characterized by concentric layers of calcification

Which subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by lymph nodes divided by bands of sclerosis? _____

Do benign tumors have metastatic potential? _____

What demographic is most commonly associated with the mucinous carcinoma subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma (breast)? _____

Tumor cells commonly produce _____ factors (ex. FGF / VEGF), which are necessary for tumor survival and growth

What is the most common cause of death from skin cancer? _____

Li-Fraumeni syndrome is characterized by multiple malignancies at a(n) _____ age