Path Flashcards
benign tumor of the epithelium (2)
adenoma, papilloma
benign tumor of the mesenchyme
lipoma
benign tumor of lymphocytes
does not exist
benign tumor of melanocyte
nevus (mole)
malignant tumor of epithelium (two)
adenocarcinoma, papillary carcinoma
malignant tumor of mesenchyme
liposcarcoma
malignant tumor of lymphocyte
lymphoma/leukemia
malignant tumor of melanocyte
melanoma
normal kappa to lambda light chain ratio
3:1
cancer assoc with aflatoxins
hepatocellular carcinoma
aflatoxins are derived from which bacterial infection that contaminates stored rice and grains
aspergillus
cancer assoc with alkylating agents
leukemia/lymphoma
leukemia/lymphoma can be a side effect of what type of medical treatment
chemo
cancer assoc with alcohol (2)
squamous cell carcinoma of oropharnyx and upper esophagus, hepatocellular carcinoma
cancer assoc with arsenic (present in cigarette smoke) (3)
squamous cell carcinoma of skin, lung cancer, angiosarcoma of liver
2 cancer assoc with asbestos
lung cancer, mesothelioma (more likely lung cancer)
4 cancer assoc with cigarette smoke
carcinoma of oropharynx, esophagus, lung, kidney bladder pancreas
polycyclic hydrocarbons are particularly carcinogenic. they’re found in:
cigarette smoke
cancer assoc with nitrosamines (found in smoked foods)
stomach carcinoma (high rates in Japan)
cancer assoc with naphthylamine
urothelial carcinoma of bladder
cancer assoc with vinyl chloride (PVC pipes)
angiosarcoma of liver
cancer assoc with nickel, chromium, beryllium, silica
lung carcinoma (occupational exposure)