Neoplasms

Question 1

Define neoplasm

Answer 1

Abnormal mass of tissue

Question 2

2 types of neoplasms

Answer 2

Benign and malignant

Question 3

3 types of malignant neoplasms

Answer 3

Epithelial
Connective
Leukaemia

Question 4

What is a benign neoplasm

Answer 4

Growth of non aggressive cells that are capsulated in an area. They may compress organs

Question 5

What is a malignant neoplasm

Answer 5

Aggressive and replicable cancers that spreads to a distal site. It travels through the body and can invade new areas. Disorganised

Question 6

What is a blastoma

Answer 6

Type of cancer caused by malignancy of stem cells

Question 7

What is the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms (effect on host)

Answer 7

B = slight harm
M = significant harm due to invasion

Question 8

CAUTION - clinical red flags

Answer 8

C = change in bowel or bladder
A = sore that doesn’t heal
U = unusual bleeding or discharge
T = thickening or a lump
I = indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O = obvious change in wart or mole
N = nagging cough or hoarseness