P46 - Integumentary Part 8

Question 1

4 categories of genes affected for neoplastic transformation

Answer 1

• tumor-suppressor genes
• proto-oncogenes
• genes that regulate apoptosis
• genes that regulate DNA repair

Question 2

hallmark feature of malignancy

Answer 2

• metastasis

Question 3

nailbed keratoacanthoma generally presents as

Answer 3

• swollen digit

Question 4

nailbed squamous cell carcinoma is a

Answer 4

• destructive tumor with invasion of phalangeal bone and metastasis to regional lymph nodes and/or lungs

Question 5

what is the frequent site of metastasis for pulmonary cancer in cats

Answer 5

• digits

Question 6

sebaceous gland of eyelids is common in what species

Answer 6

• dogs

Question 7

what is the most common apocrine gland tumor and what is it associated with

Answer 7

• anal sac gland adenoma/adenocarcinoma

- associated with hypercalcemia

Question 8

canine nodular dermatofibrosis is common in what species

Answer 8

• german shepherds

Question 9

feline vaccine-associated sarcoma is what type of tumor

Answer 9

• fibrosarcoma

Question 10

malignant spindle cell tumor that is the most common cutaneous neoplasm in horses

Answer 10

• sarcoid

Question 11

common malignant spindle cell tumor in dogs

Answer 11

• hemangioperiytoma

Question 12

liposarcoma

Answer 12

• malignant lipocytic tumor

Question 13

where are melanomas located that usually mean they are malignant

Answer 13

• nailbed, mucocutaneous junctions, oral cavity