PATHOLOGY - Cell Growth and Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between lentigo maligna and melanoma?
A
both show proliferation of atypical spindle shaped melanocytes, but melanoma has dermal involvement, and lentigo only has involvement of the epidermis
2
Q
What type of cell is in a Kaposi sarcoma? Which layer does it involve?
A
Proliferation of spindle shaped cells and vessels in the dermis layer
3
Q
What are the 3 main features of malignant tumours?
A
- Cellular and nuclear pleomorphism
- Nuclear hyperchromatism
- Decreased cytoplasmic:nuclear ratio
