Neoplasia II Flashcards
1
Q
Mention some mesenchymal markers and some epithelial markers
A
M: fibronectin/vimentin
E: E-cadherin/beta-catenin
2
Q
Pathways of dissemination
A
Lymph, interstitium, blood
3
Q
What is acantholysis
A
loss of intercellular adhesions
4
Q
What is paraneoplastic syndromes
A
Syndromes following cancers that secrete hormones
5
Q
cachexia what is
A
weight loss following inflammation