Tumour Pathology 3 Flashcards

1
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Describe the local effects of benign tumours

A
  • Pressure

- Obstruction

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2
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Describe the effect of malignant tumours

A
  • Pressure
  • Obstruction
  • Tissue destruction(
  • Bleeding (leads to anaemia or haemorrhage)
  • Pain
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3
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What are the systemic effects of malignancy

A
  • Secretion of hormones (normal or abnormal)

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4
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Define Dysplasia

A

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

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