Tumour Pathology 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the local effects of benign tumours
A
- Pressure
- Obstruction
2
Q
Describe the effect of malignant tumours
A
- Pressure
- Obstruction
- Tissue destruction(
- Bleeding (leads to anaemia or haemorrhage)
- Pain
3
Q
What are the systemic effects of malignancy
A
- Secretion of hormones (normal or abnormal)
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4
Q
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