Neoplasia — Flashcards

Letterer-Siwe disease is a _____ proliferation (benign or malignant) of Langerhans cells

Invasive ductal carcinoma classically forms _____-like structures

_____ neoplastic tumors invade locally and have potential to metastasize

Thyroid _____ carcinoma often invades local structures leading to dysphagia or respiratory compromise

The DCC gene is a _____ that is frequently mutated in advanced colorectal cancer

Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is often discovered _____; does not produce mass or calcification

Which autosomal dominant syndrome is associated with increased risk for colon, ovarian, and endometrial carcinoma? _____

Ependymoma is a _____ tumor of ependymal cells

What histological finding may be associated with mesothelioma?_____

Glomus tumors arise from modified _____ cells of the thermoregulatory glomus body