Management of Soft Tissue Tumors Flashcards
what is the most common malignant soft tissue tumor in the LE?
synovial sarcoma
what are the most common benign soft tissue tumors in the LE?
ganglion and fibroma
which part of the foot has a higher frequency of malignancy?
hind-foot
what is a stage 1 benign tumor?
latent; non-growing
what is a stage 2 benign tumor?
active; enlarging but not invading
what is a stage 3 benign tumor?
aggressive; invades other structures
what are types of tumor cell growth?
- hyperplasia
- metaplasia
- dysplasia
- neoplasia
what are factors influencing cell activity?
- mechanical
- inflammatory
- infectious
- metabolic
“carcinoma” suffix indicates neoplasm of what cellular origin?
epithelial in origin
“sarcoma” suffix indicates a neoplasm of what cellular origin?
mesenchymal
“sarcoma” suffix indicates a neoplasm of what cellular origin?
mesenchymal
what are some properties of benign tumors?
- well differentiated
- normochromatic
- cells retain normal fxn
- encapsulated
- push local structures aside.
what are some properties of malignant tumors?
- anaplastic
- pleomorphic
- hyperchromatic
- mitoses common
- loss of normal fxn
- invade local structures
