Pathology- Hallmark Of Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 major classification of cancer ?
A
CARCINOMA- EPITHELIUM
SARCOMA - MESENCHYMAL
MELANOMA - MELANOCYTES
LYMPHOMA/ LEUKEMIA (IMMUNE CELLS)
2
Q
What are the features of CARCINOMA?
A
EPITHELIUM
POSITIVE CYTO KERATIN STAIN (PINK)
FIRM
POLYGONAL IN SHAPE
3
Q
Features of SQYAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA?
A
PINK KERATIN PERAL/ WHIRLS
DISTINCT BORDER
4
Q
COLONIC CARCINOMA FEATURES ?
A
CANCER IN GLANDS
NO GOBLET CELLS
WELL DIFFERENTIATED TUMOUR
5
Q
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF SARCOMA ?
A
MESODERM
LARGER AND SOFT TUMOUR
SOFT TISSUE AND BONE SARCOMA
SPINDLE SHAPED
NO DESMOPLASIA (HARD TEXTURE)
6
Q
What are the mode of Metastasis for Carcinoma and sarcoma ?
A
Carcinoma - lymph
Sarcoma - blood