Carcinogenesis 2 Flashcards
What is histogenesis
The process of tissue development and differentiation. Refers to specific cell or tussue of origin for a tumour, defines a tumour type
What are the 4 general types of cell in the human body
Epithelial cells, connective tissue/mesenchymal cells, lymphocytes, haematopoietic cells
What is the malignant tumour of epithelial cells
Carcinoma
What is a malignat tumour derived from squamous cells called
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is an adenocarcinoma
A malignant tumour derived from glands
What tissues fall under the category of connective/mesenchymal tissue
Bone, cartilage, muscle, nerves, tendons, adipose, fibrous tissue, blood vessels
What is a malginant tumour from connective/mesenchymal tissue called
Sarcoma
What are the benign and malignant tumours of adipose tissue
Lipoma and liposarcoma
What are the benign and malignant tumours of blood vessels
haemangioma and angiosarcoma
What are the benign and malignant tumours of skeletal muscle
Rhabdromyoma and rhabdomyosarcoma
What are the benign and malignant tumours od smooth muscle
leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma
What are the benign and malignant tumours of schwann cells
Schwannoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST)
What are the benign and malignant tumours of fibroblasts
Fibroma and fibrosarcoma
What is the general name for a malignant tumour of lymphocytes?
Ie enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphoma
What is it called when the malignant lymphocytes are present in bone marrow or peripheral blood?
Leukaemia
Also the name for malignant haematopoietic cells, as well as lymphocytes