Oncology Testing and Pathology Ch 15 Flashcards
Brush Biopsy
The passing of a catheter with bristles on it into an organ to remove cells for examination
Needle Biopsy or fine needle aspirate (FNA)
Any biopsy in which cells are aspirated through a needle
Exfoliate biopsy
Biopsy in which cells are scraped off of the skin for elevation
Histopathology
The microscopic study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues
Radiographs
Records of ionizing radiation used to visualize internal body structures. Radiographs are taken in oncology patients to assess the extent of some tumors or to check for metastases.
Touch preps
Collections of cells on a glass slide pressed against a part of the mass. ltrahe slide is then examined under the microscope
Utrasound
Imaging of internal body structures by recording echoes of sound waves
Adenocarcinoma
Malignant growth of epithelial grandular tissue
Blastoma
Neoplasm composed of immature undifferentiated cells
Blast/o
Immature cells
Hemangioma
Benign neoplasm composed of newly formed blood vessels
Hemangiosarcoma
Malignant tumor of vascular tissue
Leiomyosarcoma
Malignant tumor of smooth muscle
Lymphoma (lym-fo-ma) or lymphosarcoma (LSA)
General term for neoplasm composed of lymphoid tissue (usually malignant)
Mass cell tumor (MCT)
Malignant growth of tissue mass cells (cells that release histamine). Associated with vomiting, anorexia, and various signs, depending on the tissue involved.
