benign and malignant tumours Flashcards
1
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benign tumor characteristics
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well differentiated resembles parent tissue well developed stroma margins clearly defined regular shaped nuclei well developed cytoplasm hemorrhage and necrosis rarely seen encapsulated by fibrous capsule grows by expansion slow do not metastasize
2
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benign causes problems like
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restrict function of vital organ (death)
produce excess hormones
may ulcerate and bleed internally
3
Q
usually treat benign with …..
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surgery and they usually dont recur
4
Q
malignant tumour characteristics
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no capsule (crab like) grows by expansion and infiltration invades surrounding tissue center dies (necrosis) metastasize poorly developed stroma haemorrhage and necrosis common differnt size nuclei
5
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treatment options for malignant
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chemo hormone radiation immun surgery
