Generalities

Question 1

Malignant neoplasms of epithelial origin

• Term
• Usual route of spread

Answer 1

• Term
  
  • Carcinoma
• Usual route of spread
  
  • Lymphatic

Question 2

Malignant neoplasms of mesenchymal origin

• Term
• Usual route of spread

Answer 2

• Term
  
  • Sarcoma
• Usual route of spread
  
  • Hematogenous

Question 3

What are the two basic components of tumors?

Answer 3

Parenchyma and stroma

Question 4

Parenchyma vs stroma

1. Largely determines its biologic behavior
2. Determines the name of the growth
3. Crucial to the growth of neoplasms since it carries the blood supply and provides support to the growth of cells

Answer 4

1. Parenchyma
2. Parenchyma
3. Stroma

Question 5

Term used to describe the degree of differentiation based on histologic appearance of the tumor

Answer 5

Tumor grade

Question 6

Term used to describe the degree of localization/spread of the tumor

Answer 6

Tumor stage

Question 7

Has more prognostic value: tumor grade or stage

Answer 7

Stage