Exam 7: Neoplasia

This benign tumor of fat cells that clinically appears as a yellowish mass surfaced by a thin layer of epithelium is referred to as a

A basal cell carcinoma will _____ metastasize.

A papilloma is a _____ tumor derived from _____ epithelium.

Because the origin of these tumors is glandular epithelium, benign tumors of salivary gland origin are termed

MATCHING For each neoplasm description below, select the corresponding type of neoplasm from the list provided. -The majority of these neoplasms are encapsulated.

An intraoral mucosal lesion that shows a mixture of red and white areas is termed

Which is the most common salivary gland neoplasm?

When a mucoepidermoid carcinoma arises within bone, it will usually be found in the _____ region.

Severe epithelial dysplasia involving the full thickness of the epithelium is termed

All terms are associated with malignancy except one. Which is the exception?

A(n) _____ is composed of islands and sheets of polyhedral epithelial cells with deposits of amyloid-like material that is thought to represent a form of abnormal enamel protein.

A central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is derived from either salivary gland tissue trapped within bone or

The central cemento ossifying fibroma is most likely derived from which cells?

What is the classic radiographic appearance of the ameloblastoma?