Nomenclature Of Human Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classical meaning of the word ‘tumour’
A
Swelling
2
Q
What does ‘tumour’ refer to in the modern context?
A
Neoplasia (new growth)
Both benign and malignant
3
Q
What is the name given to malignant tumours?
A
Cancer
4
Q
In general, how are tumours named?
A
By using the suffix -oma, which is preceeded by the histological source of the growth
5
Q
What is the suffix for malignant tumours of mesenchymal origin?
A
Sarcoma
6
Q
Give some exceptions to the tumour naming rules (for historical reasons)
A
Leukemia
Lymphoma
7
Q
What percentage of people who die of cancer die of epithelial cancer?
A
80-85%
8
Q
Name the tumours which can be from epithelial origin
A
Adenoma
Papilloma
9
Q
What is the suffix for a malignant epithelial tumour?
A
-Carcinoma
