Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What does neoplasm mean
A
New growth
2
Q
What is neoplasia
A
- abnormal mass
- uncoordinated and exceeds growth of normal tissues
- persists after removal of stimuli
3
Q
What is the classification of a tumour based on
A
Clinically behaviour and histogenesis
4
Q
Describe benign tumours
A
- grow by expansion/localised
- slow growth
- resembles the tissue of origin
- uniform shape
- lump/pressure
- +/- hormone secretion
- treat by local excision
5
Q
Describe malignant tumours
A
- invasion/infiltration
- no capsule
- metastasis (can spread to other organs)
- variable to origin tissue
- many mitoses
- local pressure/ infiltration
- +/- hormone secretion
- local excision chemo or radio therapy may be needed
6
Q
Describe the growth of benign tumours
A
Slow growth
7
Q
Describe the growth of malignant tumours
A
Rapid but can be variable
8
Q
What effects can a benign salivary gland tumour have
A
Can put pressure on the facial nerve
