All Tumours Flashcards
Basal Cell
Malignant: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Squamous cell
Benign: Papilloma
Malignant: Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Transitional cell
Benign: Papilloma
Malignant: Transitional cell carcinoma
Glandular epithelium (columnar cell)
Benign: Adenoma, Cystadenoma, Papiloma
Malignant: Adenocarcinoma, Cystadenocarcinoma, Papillary adenocarcinoma
Adipose tissue (fat)
Benign: Lipoma
Malignant: Liposarcoma
Bone
Benign: Osteoma
Malignant: Osteosarcoma, Ewings Sarcoma
Cartilage
Benign: Chondroma
Malignant: Chondrosarcoma
Fibrous tissue
Benign: Fibroma
Malignant: Fibrosarcoma
Muscle-smooth
Benign: Leiomyoma
Malignant: Leiomyosarcoma
Muscle-striated
Benign: Rhabdomyoma
Malignant: Rhabdomyosarcoma
Mesothelial cells
Malignant: Mesothelioma
Synovial membrane
Benign: Synovioma
Malignant: Synovial sarcoma
Meninges
Benign: Meningioma
Malignant: Meningeal sarcoma
Neurilemma (Schwann cells in nerve sheath)
Benign: Neurilemmoma
Malignant: Neurofibrosarcoma
Blood vessels
Benign: Haemonigoma
Malignant: Haemangiosarcoma
Lymph vessels
Benign: Lymphangioma
Malignant: Lymphangiosarcoma