Tumour Nomenclature Flashcards
Adenoma
Benign tumour of glandular epithelium
Adeno-carcinoma
Malignant tumour of glandular epithelium
Squamous papilloma
Benign tumour of squamous epithelium
Squamous carcinoma
Malignant tumour of squamous epithelium
Osteoma
Benign tumour of bone (CT)
Osteo-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of bone (CT)
Lipoma
Benign tumour of adipose tissue (CT)
Lipo-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of adipose tissue (CT)
Fibroma
Benign tumour of fibrous tissue (CT)
Fibro-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of fibrous tissue (CT)
Chondroma
Benign tumour of cartilage (CT)
Chondro-sarcoma
Malignant tumour of cartilage (CT)
Leukaemia
Malignant tumour of cellular fraction of blood (CT)
Lymphoma
Malignant tumour of lymphoid tissue (CT)
Ovarian teratoma
Usually benign tumour