Advanced histology Flashcards

1
Q
A

teratoma

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2
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what is a teratoma

A

germ cell tumour

can contain tissue from any of:
* ectoderm
* mesoderm
* endoderm

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3
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where are teratomas most common

A

ovaries and testes

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4
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features of ectoderm tumour - histo

A

skin
hair follicles
squamous epithelium

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5
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features of mesoderm tumour - histo

A

cartilage

cartilage surrounded by metabolically active spindle cells
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6
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features of endoderm tumour - histo

A

GI epithelium

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