Tumours

Question 1

Tumour

Answer 1

Any clinucally detectable abnormal lump or swelling

Question 2

Neoplasm

Answer 2

An abnormal growth of cells that persists after the stimulus has been removed

Question 3

Malignant Neoplasm

Answer 3

An abnormal growth of cells that persists after the stimulus has been removed

and

Invades surrounding tissues with potential to spread to distant sites

Question 4

Metastasis

Answer 4

Malignant Neoplasm that has spread to a distant site

Question 5

Dysplasia

Answer 5

A potentially pre-neoplastic alteration where cells within a tissue show disordered organisation and abnormal appearances. May be reversible.