Grading Of Cancer Flashcards
1
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Tumor Grade
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Is the description of a tumor based on how abnormal the tumor cells and the tumor tissue look like under a microscope
2
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Well-differentiated
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Tumors- when cells of the tumor and the organization of the cells are close to normal cells; these tumors tend to grow & spread at a slower rate
3
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Undifferentiated or Poorly Differentiated
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Tumors with abnormal-looking cells, lacking normal tissue structures; spread at a faster rate
4
Q
GX
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Grade cannot be assessed (under minded grade)
5
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G1
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Well differentiated (low grade)
6
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G2
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Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade)
7
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G3
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Poorly differentiated (high grade)
8
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G4
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Undifferentiated (high grade)
