INTRO TO PATH NEOPLASMS & CYSTS LU 5 SET #3

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The most common form of skin cancer. It is slow growing, non-aggressive and there is an increased occurrence with an increase in sun exposure.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Sarcomas spread by way of

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Blood

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Carcinomas spread through the

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lymphatic system

or

lymph

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Name the 7 characteristics of benign tumors

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1.  Develop by expansive growth
2. Do not return after surgical removal
3. Do not metastasize
4. Do not cause excessive tissue damage
5. Does not cause whole body damage
6. Resemble their tissue of origin; from the tissue from which they develop.
7. Generally, not fatal.

 

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Benign tumor of fibrous connective tissue

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Fibroma

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Benign tumor of smooth muscle tissues

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Leiomyoma

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Leiomyoma is also known as a

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fibroid

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List the 7 postmortem conditions associated with neoplasms

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1. 1. Emaciation
   2. Discoloration

3. Hemorrhage

4. 4. Tissue deformation
   5. Extravascular obstructions

6. 6. Dehydration

7. Cachexia

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A term that refers to a state of general ill health, malnutrition and wasting away.

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Cachexia

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Tumors probably have destroyed and weakened many blood vessels in the areas of the tumors

True or false

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true