Neoplasia II Flashcards

1
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Mention some mesenchymal markers and some epithelial markers

A

M: fibronectin/vimentin
E: E-cadherin/beta-catenin

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2
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Pathways of dissemination

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Lymph, interstitium, blood

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3
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What is acantholysis

A

loss of intercellular adhesions

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4
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What is paraneoplastic syndromes

A

Syndromes following cancers that secrete hormones

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5
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cachexia what is

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weight loss following inflammation

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