1- Patterns of growth - macroscopic

Question 1

Fungating:

Answer 1

Forming an elevated growth

Question 2

Scirrhous:

Answer 2

Of a scar-like consistency i.e. firm, puckered due to fibrosis e.g. scirrhous carcinoma of the breast

Question 3

Stenosis:

Answer 3

Narrowing of a lumen

Question 4

Ulcer:

Answer 4

Full thickness defect in the surface epithelium or mucosa (General and Systemic Pathology)

Question 5

Ulceration:

Answer 5

The formation of an ulcer, a patch of tissue that is discontinuous with the surrounding tissue because the tissue within the ulcer has decayed or died and been swept away.