Path: Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: Dysplasia and most metaplasia are both reversible.
A
True
2
Q
T/F: Benign tumors do not invade or metastisize.
A
True
3
Q
What is the difference in the way sarcomas and carcinomas spread?
A
Both malignant
Sarcoma: spreads via blood
Carcinoma: spreads via lymph
4
Q
Which malignancy is of epithelial origin?
A
Carcinoma
5
Q
Where do adenocarcinomas start?
A
Glandular epithelium
i.e. GI, endometrium, pancreas
6
Q
Which type of malignancy is of mesenchymal origin?
A
Sarcoma
7
Q
T/F: Papillomas are benign.
A
True
Surface epithelium
8
Q
T/F: Adenomas and other tumors with the suffix -oma are benign.
A
True
