Tumour Pathology 3

Question 1

Describe the local effects of benign tumours

Answer 1

• Pressure

- Obstruction

Question 2

Describe the effect of malignant tumours

Answer 2

• Pressure
• Obstruction
• Tissue destruction(
• Bleeding (leads to anaemia or haemorrhage)
• Pain

Question 3

What are the systemic effects of malignancy

Answer 3

• Secretion of hormones (normal or abnormal)

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Question 4

Define Dysplasia

Answer 4

Pre- malignant change

Earliest change in the process of malignancy. Can stop cancer before it spreads
Occurs in de novo ( in cervix)
And in adenoma
NO INVASION