Neoplasia — Flashcards

What is the mechanism that results in malignancy from the HER2/neu (c-erbB2) oncogene?_____

One subtype of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast is _____ carcinoma, which is characterized by malignant cells floating in 'pools of mucus'

Cyst formation within end-stage kidneys during dialysis increases risk for _____

HHV-8 inactivates the _____ tumor suppressor protein

_____ carcinoma is a malignant germ cell tumor of the ovary or testis composed of large primitive cells

What is the most common site for oral Kaposi sarcoma?

Which tumor suppressor gene is associated with neurofibromatosis type 1?_____

_____ nevi are raised papules, most commonly seen in adults

Presence or absence of which three receptors or genes are most important in predicting response to treatment of breast cancer?_____

Which carcinogen is associated with both bronchogenic carcinoma and mesothelioma?