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Most human cancers, also called Li-Fraumeni syndrome

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:p53 on 17p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Tumor suppressor:BRCA1 on 17q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Breast and ovarian cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Breast, ovarian, and gastric carcinomas - gain of function mutation
erb-B2 associated tumor
Gaucher's Dz
Deficient Enzyme: beta-glucocerebrosidase
Accumulated substrate: glucocerebroside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: hepatosplenomegaly, aseptic necrosis of femur, bone crises, Gaucher cells (macrophages that look like crumbled tissure paper)
Most common lysosomal storage dz
Urea Cycle
Carbamoyl phosphate synthase 1
Tumor marker suggesting
1) neuroblastoma
2) lung cancer
3) gastric cancer
Tumor marker: Bombesin
Hereditary spherocytosis
AD or AR?
AD
Fabry's Dz
Deficient Enzyme: alpha-galactosidase A
Accumulated substrate: Ceramide trihexoside
Inheritance: XR
S/S: peripheral neuropathy of hands/feet, angiokeratomas, CV/renal dz
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) types II and III
ret associated tumor
Tumor suppressor:
DPC on 18q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Pancreatic cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Cytotoxic T cells
(cell surface proteins)
CD8, TCR, CD3
IL-6
Secreted by Th cells and macrophages.
Stimulates production of actue-phase reactants and immunoglobulins.
Her's (Type VI)
S/S: hepatosplenomegaly, fasting hypoglycemia, childhood onset, usually asymptomatic
- defect in LFA-1 integrin proteins on phagocytes.
- presents early with recurrent bacterial infections, absent pus formation, and delayed separation of umbilicus
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome (type 1)
Inheritance: AD
Findings: colon covered with adenomatous polyps after puberty. Progresses to colon cancer without resection
Genetics: Deletion of APC gene on chrom 5
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Decreased production of:
B and T cells

- defect in early stem-cell differentiation.
- recurrent viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections
- may have multiple causes (e.g. failure to synthesize MHC II Ags, defective IL-2 receptors, or adenosine deaminase deficiency)
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
Tumor marker: beta-hCG
Tumor marker suggesting:
Hydratiform moles
Choriocarcinomas
Gestational trophoblastic tumors
Krabbes Dz
Deficient Enzyme: Galactocerebrosidase
Accumulated substrate: Galactorcerebroside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: peripheral neuropathy, developmental delay, optic atrophy, globoid cells
IL-2
Secreted by Th cells.
Stimulates growth of helper and cytotoxic T cells

Stimulates T cells
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
AD or AR?
AD
x-linked recessive disorder
pneumonic: Be Wise, Fool's GOLD Heeds False Hope

(Female carriers of x-linked recessive disorders are rarely affected because of random inactivation of X chromosomes in each cell)
Brutons aggamglobinemia

Wiskott-Aldrich

Fragile X

G6PD deficiency
Ocular Albinsm
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Duchennes muscular dystrophy

Hunters syndrome

Fabry's Disease

Hemophilia A and B
Tumor marker suggesting:
1) melanomas
2) neural tumors
3) astrocytomas
Tumor marker: S-100
Chronic Granulomatous disease
- defect in phagocytosis of neutrophils owing to lack of NADPH oxidase activity or similar enzymes.
- presents with marked susceptibility to opportunistic infections with bacteria, especially S. aureus, and Aspergillus

- diagnosis confirmed with negative nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test
Secreted by Th cells and macrophages.
Stimulates production of actue-phase reactants and immunoglobulins
IL-6
t(11;14)
Mantle cell lymphoma
Inheritance: AD
Pathology: Elevated LDL. Heterzygotes LDL = 300, Homozygous LDL (rare) = >700
S/S: Sever atherosclerotic disease early in life, tendon xanthomas (Achilles), MI before 20yo
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Inheritance: AD
S/S: bilateral acoustic tumors, juvenille cataracts
Genetics: NF2 gene on chrom 22
Neurofibromatosis type 2
S/S: hepatosplenomegaly, fasting hypoglycemia, childhood onset, usually asymptomatic
Her's (Type VI)
Melanoma

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
p16 on 9p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
De novo pyrimidine synthesis
Aspartate transcarbamylase (ATCase)
Gluconeogenesis
Fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase (FBP-1)
Decreased activation of:
T cells

- presents with disseminated mycobacterial infections due to decreased Th1 response
IL-12 receptor deficiency
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Deficient Enzyme: Arylsulfatase A
Accumulated substrate: Cerebroside Sulfate
Inheritance: AR
S/S: Central and peripheral demyelination with ataxia, dementia
Non-specific tumor marker produced by:
1) ~70% of colorectal and pancreatic cancers
2) gastric carcinomas
3) breast carcinomas
Tumor marker: CEA
N-euroblastoma gain of function mutation
N-myc associated tumor
Colorectal cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
APC on 5q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Secreted by macrophages.
Mediates septic shock.
Causes leukocyte recruitment, vascular leak.
TNF
IL-10
Secreted by regulatory T cells.
Inhibits actions of activated T cells.
sickcle cell anemia
AD or AR?
AR
ret associated tumor
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) types II and III
hemochromatosis
AD or AR?
AR
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR7
HLA subtype accociated with:
Steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome
t(11;22)
translocation accociated with Ewing's sarcoma
Fabry's disease
x-linked recessive disorder
IL-1
Secreted by macrophages
Causes acute inflammation
Induces chemokine production to recruit leukocytes; activates endothelium to express adhesion molecules.
An endogenous pyrogen
abl associated tumor
CML (gain of function mutation)
Von Gierke's (Type I)
Deficient enzyme: Glucose-6-phosphatase
S/S: severe fasting hypoglycemia, very increased liver glycogen, increased blood lactate, hepatomegaly, renomegaly
Tumor marker: Bombesin
Tumor marker suggesting
1) neuroblastoma
2) lung cancer
3) gastric cancer
Fatty acid oxidation
Carnitine acyltransferase I
Breast cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
BRCA2 on 13q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
bcl-2 associated tumor
Follicular and undifferentiated lymphomas (inhibits apoptosis) - (gain of function mutation)
HMP shunt
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
x-linked recessive disorder
Helper T cells
(surface proteins)
CD4, TCR, CD3, CD28, CD40L
HLA subtype accociated with:
Pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency), Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR5
Deficient enzyme: skeletal muscle glycogen phosphorylase
S/S: increased glycogen in muscle, but no breakdown, painful muscle cramps, myoglobinuria with strenuous exercise, no increase in lactic acid
McArdles (Type V)
Tumor marker to screen for prostate carcinoma (other than PSA)
Tumor marker: Prostatic acid phosphatase
Thymic aplasia (DiGorge syndrome) - 22q11 deletion

- Thymus and parathyroids fail to develop due to failure of development of the 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches.
- presents with Tetany owing to hypocalcemia.
- recurrent viral and fungal infections
- congenital defects of heart and great vessels
Decreased production of:
T cells
Tumor suppressor:
NF1 on 17q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Neurofibromatosis type 1

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Inheritance: AD
Genetics: Fibrillin mutation
S/S:
Skeletal:Tall with long extremities, pectus excavatum, hyperextensive joins, long fingers and toes
CV: cystic medial necrosis of aorta-> aortic incompetence and dissecting aortic aneursym. Floppy mitral valve
Occular: subluxation of lenses
Marfan's Syndrome
Retinoblastoma, osteosarcoma

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor supressor:
Rb on 13q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Achondroplasia
Inheritance: AD
Findings: dwarfism, short limbs, but head and trunk are normal size.
Genetics: AD cell-signaling defect of FGF receptor 3
Associated with advanced paternal age
Tumor suppressor:
DCCon 18q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Colon cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
translocation accociated with CML
t(9,22)
Philadelphia chromosome --> bcr-abl
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen)
Inheritance: AD
S/S: cafe-au-lait spots, neural tumors, Lisch nodules (pigmented iris harmatomas), scoliosis, optic pathway gliomas, pheochromocytoma
Genetics: long arm of Chrom 17
N-myc associated tumor
Neuroblastoma gain of function mutation
Huntington's
AD or AR?
AD
thalassemias
AD or AR?
AR
Tumor suppressor:
NF2 on 22q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Neurofibromatosis type 2

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(Ataxia-telangiectasia)
- Defect in DNA repair enzymes with associated IgA deficiency
- presents with cerebellar problems (ataxia) and spider angiomas (telangiectasias)
Secreted by Th2 cells.
Promotes growth of B cells.
Enhances class switching to IgE and IgG

Simulates IgE production
IL-4
IL-8
Secreted by macrophages.
Major chemotactic factor for neutrophils.

Pneumonic: "Clean up on aisle 8"
Tumor marker suggesting:
Hydratidiform mole
Choriocarcinoma
Gestational trophoblastic tumors
Tumor marker: beta-hCG
Wilms' tumor

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
WT1 on 11p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Deficient Enzyme: Sphingomyelinase
Accumulated Substrate: Sphigomyelin
Inheritance: AR
S/S: progressive neurodegeneration, hepatosplenomegaly, cherry-red spot on macula, foam cells
Niemann-Pick Dz
Glycogenolysis
Glycogen Phosphorylase
- defect in phagocytosis of neutrophils owing to lack of NADPH oxidase activity or similar enzymes.
- presents with marked susceptibility to opportunistic infections with bacteria, especially S. aureus, and Aspergillus.
- diagnosis confirmed with negative nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test
Chronic Granulomatous disease
Huntington's disease
Inheritance: AD
S/S: depression, progressive dementia, choreiform movements, caudate atrophy, decreased GABA and Ach levels in brain,
Onset: 20-50yo
Genetics: Chrom 4 - triplet repeat disorder
Pancreatic cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
DPC on 18q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Deficient enzyme: Glucose-6-phosphatase
S/S: severe fasting hypoglycemia, very increased liver glycogen, increased blood lactate, hepatomegaly, renomegaly
Von Gierke's (Type I)
CML (gain of function mutation)
abl associated tumor
Tumor marker to screen for prostate carcinoma
Tumor marker: PSA
Hemophilia A and B
x-linked recessive disorder
Deficient Enzyme: Arylsulfatase A
Accumulated substrate: Cerebroside Sulfate
Inheritance: AR
S/S: Central and peripheral demyelination with ataxia, dementia
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
c-kit associated tumor
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) gain of function mutation
t(15;17)
translocation accociated with M3 type of AML (acute promyelocytic leukemia)

Responsive to all trans retinoic acid (ATRA)
Secreted by macrophages.
Major chemotactic factor for neutrophils.
IL-8
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Decreased activation of:
B cells (x-linked)
Neurofibromatosis type 2

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
NF2 on 22q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Macrophages
(cells surface proteins)
MHC II, B7, CD40, CD14, Receptors for Fc and C3b
Decreased activation of:
macrophages

- failure of IFN-gamma production by helper T cells.
- neutrophils fail to respond to chemotactic stimuli
- presents with coarse Facies, cold (noninflamed) staphylococcal Abscesses, retain primary Teeth, increased IgE , and Dermatologic problems (exzema) -->; FATED
Job's syndrome
Familial hypercholesterolemia
AD or AR?
AD
translocation accociated with Burkitt's Lymphoma
t(8;14)
c-myc activation
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(common varable immunodeficiency)
- normal numbers of circulating B cells, decreased plasma cells (defec tin B-cell maturation), decreased Ig
- can be acquired in 20s-30s
Neurofibromatosis type 1

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
NF1 on 17q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Pompe's (Type II)
Deficient Enzyme: Lysosomal alpha-1,4 glucosidase (acid maltase)
S/S: Cadriomegaly,cadiomyopathy, hepatomegaly, systemic findings leading to early death
Trick: ___ Trashes Pumps (heart, liver, muscle)
Decreased activation of
B cells (x-linked)

- defect in the ability to mount an IgM response to capsular polysaccharides of bacteria.
- assoc. with elevated IgA levels
Aldrich = increased IgA, normal IgE levels, and low IgM levels.
- tirad of symptoms includes recurrent pyogenic Infections, throbocytopenic Purpura, Exzema
(WIPE).
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
IL-12 receptor deficiency
Decreased activation of:
T cells

- presents with disseminated mycobacterial infections due to decreased Th1 response
Chediak-Higashi disease
- autosomal recessive
- defect in microtubular function and lysosomal emptying of phagocytic cells.
- presents with recurrent pyogenic infections by staphylococci and streptococci, patial albinism, and peripheral neuropathy
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
x-linked recessive disorder
Secreted by activated T cells.
Supports the growth and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells.
Has a function similar to GM-CSF

Stimulated bone marrow
IL-3
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome (type 1)
- defect in LFA-1 integrin proteins on phagocytes.
- presents early with recurrent bacterial infections, absent pus formation, and delayed separation of umbilicus
Tumor marker found in following conditions:
1) normally made by fetus.
2) hepatocellular carcinoma
3) non-seminomatous germ cell turmors of the testis (e.g. yolk sac tumor)
Tumor marker: alpha-fetoprotein
TNF
Secreted by macrophages.
Mediates septic shock.
Causes leukocyte recruitment, vascular leak.
translocation accociated with Follicular lymphoma
t(14;18)
bcl-2 activation
Inheritance: AD
Findings: spheroid erythrocytes, hemolytic anemia, increased MCHC.
Splenectomy is curative
Hereditary spherocytosis
Secreted by regulatory T cells.
Inhibits actions of activated T cells.
IL-10
ras associated tumor
Colon carcinoma gain of function mutation
phenylketonuria
AD or AR?
AR
Colon carcinoma gain of function mutation
ras associated tumor
IL-12
Secreted by B cells and macrophages.

Activates NK and Th1 cells.
Deficient enzyme: Debranching enzyme alpha-1,6-glucosidase
S/S: Milder form of type I with normal blood lactate levels, gluconeogenesis is intact
Cori's (Type III)
gamma-interferon
Secreted by Th1 cells.
Stimulates macrophages
Burkitt's lymphoma gain of function mutation
c-myc associated tumor
Ketogenesis
HMG-CoA synthesase
Mantle cell lymphoma
t(11;14)
Receptors for MHC I, CD16, CD56
NK cells
(cell surface proteins)
Decreased production of:
B and T cells

- defect in early stem-cell differentiation.
- recurrent viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections
- may have multiple causes (e.g. failure to synthesize MHC II Ags, defective IL-2 receptors, or adenosine deaminase deficiency)
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
HLA subtype accociated with:
Diabetes Mellitus type 1
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR3
Hunter's Syndrome
Deficient Enzyme: Iduronate Sulfatase
Accumulated substrate: heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Inheritance: XR
S/S: Milder Hurlers + aggressive behavior, NO corneal clouding
Inheritance: AR
Genetics: defect in CFTR gene on Chrom 7
Path: defective Cl- channel; secrete thick mucus that plugs lungs, pancreas and liver -> recurrent pulmonary infections (S. aureus, Pseduomonas)
Findings: Chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pancreatic insufficiency, meconium ileus in newborns, infertile males
Tx: N-acetylcysteine to loosen mucus plugs
Test: Increased Cl- ion concentration in sweat
Cystic Fibrosis
Fragile X syndrome
Defect affecting the methylation and expression of the FMR1 gene. Associated with chromosomal breakage. The 2nd most common cause of genetic mental retardation. Associated with macro-orchidism (enlarged testes), long face with a large jaw, large everted ears, and autism.

Triple repeat disorder (CGG)n that may show anticipation (germline expansion in females)

Fragile X = eXtra-large testes, jaw, ears
Andersen's (Type IV)
S/S: progressive cirrhosis, myopathy, heart failure
Tumor marker: CEA
Non-specific tumor marker produced by:
1) ~70% of colorectal and pancreatic cancers
2) gastric carcinomas
3) breast carcinomas
Deficient Enzyme: Galactocerebrosidase
Accumulated substrate: Galactorcerebroside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: peripheral neuropathy, developmental delay, optic atrophy, globoid cells
Krabbes Dz
glycogen storage disease
AD or AR?
AR
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
AD or AR?
AD
- autosomal recessive
- defect in microtubular function and lysosomal emptying of phagocytic cells.
- presents with recurrent pyogenic infections by staphylococci and streptococci, partial albinism, and peripheral neuropathy
Chediak-Higashi disease
Tumor marker: CA-19-9
Tumor marker indicating:
1) pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Tay-Sachs Dz
Deficienct Enzyme: Hexosaminidase A
Accumulated substrate: GM2 ganglioside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: progressive neurodegeneration, developmental delay, cherry-red spot on macula, lysosomes with onion skin
Tumor marker indicating:
Hairy cell leukemia
Tumor marker: TRAP (tarate resistant acid phosphatase)
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Inheritance: AD
Pathology: Elevated LDL. Heterzygotes LDL = 300, Homozygous LDL (rare) +>700
S/S: Sever atherosclerotic disease early in life, tendon xanthomas (Achilles), MI before 20yo
McArdles (Type V)
Deficient enzyme: skeletal muscle glycogen phosphorylase
S/S: increased glycogen in muscle, but no breakdown, painful muscle cramps, myoglobinuria with strenuous exercise, no increase in lactic acid
Tumor marker: Alkaline phosphatase
Tumor marker suggesting:
1) metastases to bone
2) obstructive biliary disease
2) Paget's disease of the bone
HLA subtype accociated with:
Psoriasis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (p353)
Inflamatory Bowel Disease
Reiter's Syndrome --> "can't see, pee, or climb a tree" (conjunctivitis and anterior uveitis, urethritis, arthritis p353)

(PAIR)
Diseases accociated with HLA-B27
Glycogen synthesis
Glycogen synthase
G6PD deficiency
x-linked recessive disorder
pneumonic: Be Wise Fool's GOLD Heeds False Hope
Female carriers of x-linked recessive disorders are rarely affected because of random inactivation of X chromosomes in each cell)
Inheritance: AD, incomplete penetrance
S/S: facial lesions (adenoma sebaceum), hypopigmented 'ash leaf spots' on skin, cortical and retinal harmatomas, seizures, mental retardation, reanl cycts and angiomyolipomas, cardiac rhabdomyomas, increased incidence of astrocytomas
Tuberous sclerosis
Deficient Enzyme: Iduronate Sulfatase
Accumulated substrate: heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Inheritance: XR
S/S: Milder Hurlers + aggressive behavior, NO corneal clouding
Hunter's Syndrome
Follicular and undifferentiated lymphomas (inhibits apoptosis) - (gain of function mutation)
bcl-2 associated tumor
Tumor marker indicating:
1) Ovarian tumors
2) Malignant epithelial tumors
Tumor marker: CA-125
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR4
HLA subtype accociated with:
Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 1
Secreted by Th1 cells.
Stimulates macrophages
gamma-interferon
Tumor suppressor:
p53 on 17p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Most human cancers, also called Li-Fraumeni syndrome

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor marker: Prostatic acid phosphatase
Tumor marker to screen for prostate carcinoma (other than PSA)
L-myc associated tumor
Lung tumor gain of function mutation
Fragile X
x-linked recessive disorder
Inheritance: AD
Pathology: Bilateral enlargement of kidneys due to multiple cysts.
S/S: pain, hematuria, hypertension, progressive renal failure
Genetics: APKD1, Chrom 16
Associated with: polycystic liver, berry aneurysms, mitral valve prolapse
(Juvenille form is recessive)
Adult polycystic kidney disease
Deficient Enzyme: beta-glucocerebrosidase
Accumulated substrate: glucocerebroside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: hepatosplenomegaly, aseptic necrosis of femur, bone crises, Gaucher cells (macrophages that look like crumbled tissure paper)
Most common lysosomal storage dz
Gaucher's Dz
translocation accociated with Ewing's sarcoma
t(11;22)
Decreased production of:
T cells

- Thymus and parathyroids fail to develop due to failure of development of the 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches.
- presents with Tetany owing to hypocalcemia.
- recurrent viral and fungal infections
- congenital defects of heart and great vessels
Thymic aplasia (DiGorge syndrome) - 22q11 deletion
All cells except mature RBCs
(surface proteins)
MHC I
Secreted by Th cells.
Stimulates growth of helper and cytotoxic T cells

Stimulates T cells
IL-2
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
decreased production of:
B cells
Inheritance: AD
Findings: dwarfism, short limbs, but head and trunk are normal size.
Genetics: AD cell-signaling defect of FGF receptor 3
Associated with advanced paternal age
Achondroplasia
HLA subtype accociated with:
Graves' disease, celiac sprue
Diseases accociated with HLA-B8
Adult polycystic kidney disease
Inheritance: AD
Pathology: Bilateral enlargement of kidneys due to multiple cysts.
S/S: pain, hematuria, hypertension, progressive renal failure
Genetics: APKD1, Chrom 16
Associated with: polycystic liver, berry aneurysms, mitral valve prolapse
(Juvenille form is recessive)
Breast and ovarian cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
BRCA1 on 17q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
HLA subtype accociated with:
Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 1
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR4
- normal numbers of circulating B cells, decreased plasma cells (defec tin B-cell maturation), decreased Ig
- can be acquired in 20s-30s
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(common varable immunodeficiency)
IL-4
Secreted by Th2 cells.
Promotes growth of B cells.
Enhances class switching to IgE and IgG

Simulates IgE production
Ocular Albinism
x-linked recessive disorder
t(9,22)
Philadelphia chromosome --> bcr-abl
translocation accociated with CML
Tumor suppressor:
BRCA2 on 13q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Breast cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Cholesterol Synthesis
HMG-CoA reductase
Marfan's Syndrome
Inheritance: AD
Genetics: Fibrillin mutation
S/S:
Skeletal:Tall with long extremities, pectus excavatum, hyperextensive joins, long fingers and toes
CV: cystic medial necrosis of aorta-> aortic incompetence and dissecting aortic aneursym. Floppy mitral valve
Occular: subluxation of lenses
Inheritance: AD
S/S: hemangioblastomas or retina/cerebellum/medulla, bilateral renal cell carcinomas
Genetics: Associated with deletion of VHL gene on Chrom 3p
von Hippel-Lindau Disease
von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Inheritance: AD
S/S: hemangioblastomas or retina/cerebellum/medulla, bilateral renal cell carcinomas
Genetics: Associated with deletion of VHL gene on Chrom 3p
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Inheritance: AD
Findings: colon covered with adenomatous polyps after puberty. Progresses to colon cancer without resection
Genetics: Deletion of APC gene on chrom 5
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
x-linked recessive disorder
Tumor marker: PSA
Tumor marker to screen for prostate carcinoma
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR2
HLA subtype accociated with:
Multiple sclerosis, hay fever, SLE, Goodpasture's
c-myc associated tumor
Burkitt's lymphoma gain of function mutation
Secreted by Th2 cells.
Promotes differentiation of B cells.
Enhances class switching to IgA.
Stimulates production and activation of eosinophils

Stimulates IgA production
IL-5
Secreted by B cells and macrophages.
Activates NK and Th1 cells.
IL-12
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
x-linked recessive disorder
Inheritance: AD
S/S: cafe-au-lait spots, neural tumors, Lisch nodules (pigmented iris harmatomas), scoliosis, optic pathway gliomas, pheochromocytoma
Genetics: long arm of Chrom 17
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) gain of function mutation
c-kit associated tumor
Glycolysis
PFK-1
Neurofibromatosis type 2
Inheritance: AD
S/S: bilateral acoustic tumors, juvenille cataracts
Genetics: NF2 gene on chrom 22
Tumor suppressor:
p16 on 9p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Melanoma

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
IL-3
Secreted by activated T cells.
Supports the growth and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells.
Has a function similar to GM-CSF

Stimulates bone marrow
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR5
HLA subtype accociated with:
Pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency), Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Tuberous sclerosis
AD or AR?
AD
- Defect in DNA repair enzymes with associated IgA deficiency
- presents with cerebellar problems (ataxia) and spider angiomas (telangiectasias)
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(Ataxia-telangiectasia)
Niemann-Pick Dz
Deficient Enzyme: Sphingomyelinase
Accumulated Substrate: Sphigomyelin
Inheritance: AR
S/S: progressive neurodegeneration, hepatosplenomegaly, cherry-red spot on macula, foam cells
Familial adenomatous polyposis
AD or AR?
AD
- deficiency in a specific class of Igs -- possibly due to a defect in isotype switching
- selective IgA deficiency is the most common selective Ig deficiency
- presents with sinus and lung infectionl milk allergies and diarrhea are common
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(selective immunoglobulin deficiency)
Diseases accociated with HLA-B8
HLA subtype accociated with:
Graves' disease, celiac sprue
Hereditary spherocytosis
Inheritance: AD
Findings: spheroid erythrocytes, hemolytic anemia, increased MCHC.
Splenectomy is curative
Tumor supressor:
Rb on 13q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Retinoblastoma, osteosarcoma

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Cystic fibrosis
AD or AR?
AR
Fatty acid synthesis
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC)
IgM, B7, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD40, MHC II
B cells
(cell surface proteins)
Tuberous sclerosis
Inheritance: AD, incomplete penetrance
S/S: facial lesions (adenoma sebaceum), hypopigmented 'ash leaf spots' on skin, cortical and retinal harmatomas, seizures, mental retardation, reanl cycts and angiomyolipomas, cardiac rhabdomyomas, increased incidence of astrocytomas
hyper-IgM syndrome
Decreased activation of:
B cells

- defect in CD40 ligand on CD4 T helper cells leads to inability to class switch.
- presents early in life with severe pyogenic infections.
- high levels of IgM; very low levels of IgG, IgA, and IgE
Idiopathic dysfunction of T cells
(chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis)
- T-cell dysfunction specifically against Candida albicans.
- presents with skin and mucous membrane Candida infections
Achondroplasia
AD or AR?
AD
Deficient Enzyme: alpha-galactosidase A
Accumulated substrate: Ceramide trihexoside
Inheritance: XR
S/S: peripheral neuropathy of hands/feet, angiokeratomas, CV/renal dz
Fabry's Dz
Job's syndrome
Decreased activation of:
macrophages

- failure of IFN-gamma production by helper T cells.
- neutrophils fail to respond to chemotactic stimuli
- presents with coarse Facies, cold (noninflamed) staphylococcal Abscesses, retain primary Teeth, increased IgE, and Dermatologic problems (exzema) --> FATED
MHC II, B7, CD40, CD14, Receptors for Fc and C3b
Macrophages
(cells surface proteins)
B cells
(cell surface proteins)
IgM, B7, CD19, CD20, CD21, CD40, MHC II
S/S: progressive cirrhosis, myopathy, heart failure
Andersen's (Type IV)
Tumor marker indicating:
1) pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Tumor marker: CA-19-9
Tumor suppressor:
WT1 on 11p

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Wilms' tumor

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor marker: S-100
Tumor marker suggesting:
1) melanomas
2) neural tumors
3) astrocytomas
Deficienct Enzyme: Hexosaminidase A
Accumulated substrate: GM2 ganglioside
Inheritance: AR
S/S: progressive neurodegeneration, developmental delay, cherry-red spot on macula, lysosomes with onion skin
Tay-Sachs Dz
CD8, TCR, CD3
Cytotoxic T cells
(cell surface proteins)
Defect affecting the methylation and expression of the FMR1 gene. Associated with chromosomal breakage. The 2nd most common cause of genetic mental retardation. Associated with macro-orchidism (enlarged testes), long face with a large jaw, large everted ears, and autism.

Triple repeat disorder (CGG)n that may show anticipation (germline expansion in females)
Fragile X syndrome
erb-B2 associated tumors
Breast, ovarian, and gastric carcinomas - gain of function mutation
translocation accociated with M3 type of AML (acute promyelocytic leukemia)

Responsive to all trans retinoic acid (ATRA)
t(15;17)
HLA subtype accociated with:
Steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR7
Idiopathic dysfunction of B cells
(selective immunoglobulin deficiency)
- deficiency in a specific class of Igs -- possibly due to a defect in isotype switching
- selective IgA deficiency is the most common selective Ig deficiency
- presents with sinus and lung infectionl milk allergies and diarrhea are common
mucopolysaccharides
AD or AR?
AR (except Hunters = XR)
t(14;18)
bcl-2 activation
translocation accociated with Follicular lymphoma
decreased production of:
B cells

- X-linked recessive defect in a tyrosine kinase gene associated with low levels of all classes of Igs.
- Associated with recurrent Bacterial infections after 6 months of age, when levels of maternal IgG Ab decline.
- occurs in Boys
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
sphingolipidoses
AD or AR?
AR (except for Fabrys' = XR)
Secreted by macrophages
Causes acute inflammation
Induces chemokine production to recruit leukocytes; activates endothelium to express adhesion molecules.
An endogenous pyrogen.
IL-1
Colon cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
Tumor suppressor:
DCC on 18q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
CD4, TCR, CD3, CD28, CD40L
Helper T cells
(surface proteins)
Heme synthesis
ALA synthase
Tumor suppressor:
APC on 5q

-tumors accociated with abberation of this?
Colorectal cancer

-what tumor suppressor gene and chromosome are lost?
- T-cell dysfunction specifically against Candida albicans.
- presents with skin and mucous membrane Candida infections
Idiopathic dysfunction of T cells
(chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis)
Cori's (Type III)
Deficient enzyme: Debranching enzyme alpha-1,6-glucosidase
S/S: Milder form of type I with normal blood lactate levels, gluconeogenesis is intact
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR3
HLA subtype accociated with:
Diabetes Mellitus type 1
Tumor marker: alpha-fetoprotein
Tumor marker found in following conditions:
1) normally made by fetus.
2) hepatocellular carcinoma
3) non-seminomatous germ cell turmors of the testis (e.g. yolk sac tumor)
t(8;14)
c-myc activation
translocation accociated with Burkitt's Lymphoma
Deficient enzyme: alpha-L-iduronidase
Accumulated substrate: Heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Inheritance: AR
S/S: Developmental delay, gargoylism, airway obstruction, corneal clouding, hepatosplenomegaly
Hurler's syndrome
Decreased activation of:
B cells

-defect in CD40 ligand on CD4 T helper cells leads to inability to class switch.
- presents early in life with severe pyogenic infections.
- high levels of IgM; very low levels of IgG, IgA, and IgE
hyper-IgM syndrome
Diseases accociated with HLA-B27
HLA subtype accociated with:
Psoriasis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (p353)
Inflamatory Bowel Disease
Reiter's Syndrome --> "can't see, pee, or climb a tree" (conjunctivitis and anterior uveitis, urethritis, arthritis p353)

(PAIR)
Hurler's syndrome
Deficient enzyme: alpha-L-iduronidase
Accumulated substrate: Heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate
Inheritance: AR
S/S: Developmental delay, gargoylism, airway obstruction, corneal clouding, hepatosplenomegaly
NK cells
(cell surface proteins)
Receptors for MHC I, CD16, CD56
Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease:
AD or AR?
AD
Hunter's syndrome
x-linked recessive disorder
von Hipple-Lindau Dz
AD or AR?
AD
Deficient Enzyme: Lysosomal alpha-1,4 glucosidase (acid maltase)
S/S: Cadriomegaly,cadiomyopathy, hepatomegaly, systemic findings leading to early death
Trick: ___ Trashes Pumps (heart, liver, muscle)
Pompe's (Type II)
infant polycystic kidney disease
AD or AR?
AR
Lung tumor gain of function mutation
L-myc associated tumor
Cystic Fibrosis
Inheritance: AR
Genetics: defect in CFTR gene on Chrom 7
Path: defective Cl- channel; secrete thick mucus that plugs lungs, pancreas and liver -> recurrent pulmonary infections (S. aureus, Pseduomonas)
Findings: Chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pancreatic insufficiency, meconium ileus in newborns, infertile males
Tx: N-acetylcysteine to loosen mucus plugs
Test: Increased Cl- ion concentration in sweat
De novo purine synthesis
Glutamine-PRPP amindotransferase
Marfan's
AD or AR?
AD
MHC I
All cells except mature RBCs
(surface proteins)
Inheritance: AD
S/S: depression, progressive dementia, choreiform movements, caudate atrophy, decreased GABA and Ach levels in brain,
Onset: 20-50yo
Genetics: Chrom 4 - triplet repeat disorder
Huntington's disease
HLA subtype accociated with:
Multiple sclerosis, hay fever, SLE, Goodpasture's
Diseases accociated with HLA-DR2
IL-5
Secreted by Th2 cells.
Promotes differentiation of B cells.
Enhances class switching to IgA.
Stimulates production and activation of eosinophils

Stimulates IgA production
TCA cycle
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
Tumor marker suggesting:
1) metastases to bone
2) obstructive biliary disease
2) Paget's disease of the bone
Tumor marker: Alkaline phosphatase
Tumor marker: CA-125
Tumor marker indicating:
1) Ovarian tumors
2) Malignant epithelial tumors
Tumor marker: TRAP (tarate resistant acid phosphatase)
Tumor marker indicating:
Hairy cell leukemia
albinism
AD or AR?
AR
HMG-CoA reductase
Cholesterol Synthesis
Urea Cycle
Carbamoyl phosphate synthase 1
HMG-CoA synthesase
Ketogenesis
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC)
Fatty acid synthesis
De novo pyrimidine synthesis
Aspartate transcarbamylase (ATCase)
Gluconeogenesis
Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphatase (FBP-1)
Fatty acid oxidation
Carnitine acyltransferase I
HMP shunt
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphatase (FBP-1)
Gluconeogenesis
ALA synthase
Heme synthesis
Glycogenolysis
Glycogen Phosphorylase
Glycogen synthase
Glycogen synthesis
Glycogen Phosphorylase
Glycogenolysis
Carnitine acyltransferase I
Fatty acid oxidation
Ketogenesis
HMG-CoA synthesase
Aspartate transcarbamylase (ATCase)
De novo pyrimidine synthesis
Glycogen synthesis
Glycogen synthase
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
HMP shunt
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
TCA cycle
Cholesterol Synthesis
HMG-CoA reductase
Carbamoyl phosphate synthase 1
Urea Cycle
Glycolysis
PFK-1
Fatty acid synthesis
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC)
Glutamine-PRPP amindotransferase
De novo purine synthesis
Heme synthesis
ALA synthase
De novo purine synthesis
Glutamine-PRPP amindotransferase
TCA cycle
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
PFK-1
Glycolysis
Acting out
Unacceptable feelings and thoughts are expresed through actions.
Ex: Tantrums
Dissociation
Temporary, drastic change in personality, memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress.
Ex: Extreme forms can result in multiple personality disorders
Denial
Avoidance of awareness of some painful reality.
Ex: A common reaction in newly diagnosed AIDS and cancer patients
Displacement
Process whereby avoided ideas and feelings are transferred to some neutral person or object (vs projection)
Ex: Mohter yells at a child because she is angry at her husband
Fixation
Partially remaining at a more childish level of development (vs regression)
Ex: Men fixating on sports games
Identification
Modeling behavior after another person is who more powerful (though not necessarily admired)
Ex: Abused child becomes abuser
Isolation
Separation of feelings from ideas and events
Ex: Describing murder in graphic detail with no emotional response
Projection
An unacceptable internal impulse is attributed to an external source
Ex: A man who wants another woman thinks his wife is cheating on him
Rationalization
Proclaiming logical reasons for actions actually performed for other reasons, usually to avoid self-blame
Ex: After getting fired, claiming that job was not important anyway
Reaction Formation
Process whereby a warded-off idea or feeling is replaced by an (unconsciously derived) emphasis on the opposite
Ex: A patient with libidinous thoughts enters a monastery
Regression
Turning back the maturational clock and going back to earlier modes of dealing with the world.
Ex: Seen in children under stress (eg bedwetting) and in patients on dialysis (eg crying)
Repression
Involuntary withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
Ex: The basic mechanism underlying all others
Splitting
Belief that people are either all good or all bad
Ex: A patient says that all the nurses are cold and insensitive byt that the doctors are warm and friendly
Altruism
Guilty feelings alleviated by unsolicited generosity toward others
Ex: Mafia boss makes a large donation to charity
Humor
Appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety-provoking or adverse situation
Ex: Nervous med student jokes about the boards (very funny!)
Sublimation
Process whereby one replaces an unacceptable wish with a course of action that is similar to the wish but does not conflict with one's value system
Ex: Aggressive impulses used to succeed in business ventures
Suppression
Voluntary (unlike repression) withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
Ex: Choosing not to think about the USMLE until the week of the exam
Unacceptable feelings and thoughts are expresed through actions.
Ex: Tantrums
Acting out
Temporary, drastic change in personality, memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress.
Ex: Extreme forms can result in multiple personality disorders
Dissociation
Avoidance of awareness of some painful reality.
Ex: A common reaction in newly diagnosed AIDS and cancer patients
Denial
Process whereby avoided ideas and feelings are transferred to some neutral person or object (vs projection)
Ex: Mohter yells at a child because she is angry at her husband
Displacement
Partially remaining at a more childish level of development (vs regression)
Ex: Men fixating on sports games
Fixation
Modeling behavior after another person is who more powerful (though not necessarily admired)
Ex: Abused child becomes abuser
Identification
Separation of feelings from ideas and events
Ex: Describing murder in graphic detail with no emotional response
Isolation
An unacceptable internal impulse is attributed to an external source
Ex: A man who wants another woman thinks his wife is cheating on him
Projection
Proclaiming logical reasons for actions actually performed for other reasons, usually to avoid self-blame
Ex: After getting fired, claiming that job was not important anyway
Rationalization
Process whereby a warded-off idea or feeling is replaced by an (unconsciously derived) emphasis on the opposite
Ex: A patient with libidinous thoughts enters a monastery
Reaction Formation
Turning back the maturational clock and going back to earlier modes of dealing with the world.
Ex: Seen in children under stress (eg bedwetting) and in patients on dialysis (eg crying)
Regression
Involuntary withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
Ex: The basic mechanism underlying all others
Repression
Belief that people are either all good or all bad
Ex: A patient says that all the nurses are cold and insensitive byt that the doctors are warm and friendly
Splitting
Guilty feelings alleviated by unsolicited generosity toward others
Ex: Mafia boss makes a large donation to charity
Altruism
Appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety-provoking or adverse situation
Ex: Nervous med student jokes about the boards (very funny!)
Humor
Process whereby one replaces an unacceptable wish with a course of action that is similar to the wish but does not conflict with one's value system
Ex: Aggressive impulses used to succeed in business ventures
Sublimation
Voluntary (unlike repression) withholding of an idea or feeling from conscious awareness
Ex: Choosing not to think about the USMLE until the week of the exam
Suppression
Signs of alcohol intoxication?
Disinhibition, emotional lability, slurred speech, ataxia, coma, blackouts.
Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)-seneitive indicator of use.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of Opiod intoxication?
CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pupillary constriction (pinpoint pupils), seizures (overdose is life threatening).

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of Amphetamine intoxication?
Psychomotor agitation, impaired judgment, pupillary dilation, hypertension, tachycardia, euphoria, prolonged wakefulness and attention, cardiac arrhythmias, delusions, hallucinations, fever.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of Cocaine intoxication?
Euphoria, psychomotor agitation, impaired judgment, tachycardia, pupillary dilation, hypertension, hallucinations (including tactile), paranoid ideations, angina, sudden cardiac death.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of PCP intoxication?
Belligerence, impulsiveness, fever, psychomotor agitation, vertical and horizontal nystagmus, tachycardia, ataxia, homicidality, psychosis, delirium.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of LSD intoxication?
marked anxiety or depression, delusions, visual hallucinations, flashbacks, pupillary dilation.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of marijuana intoxication?
Euphoria, anxiety, paranoid delusions, perception of slowed time, impaired judgment, social withdrawal, increased appetite (especially Fiery Hot Cheetos), dry mouth, hallucinations.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of barbiturate intoxication?
low safety margin, respiratory depression.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of Benzodiazepine intoxication?
Greater safety margin (than barbiturates), Amnesia, ataxia, somnolence, minor respiratory depression. Additive effects with alcohol.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of Caffeine intoxication?
Restlessness, insomnia, increased diuresis, muscle twitching, cardiac arrhythmias.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs of nicotine intoxication?
Restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, arrhythmias.

These are signs of intoxication with what drug?
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal
Tremor, tachycardia, hypertension, malaise, nausea, seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), tremulousness, agitation, hallucinations
Signs and Symptoms of Opiod withdrawal
Anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, sweating, dilated pupils, piloerection ("cold turkey"), fever, rhinorrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, ("flulike" symptoms), yawning
Signs and Symptoms of Amphetamine withdrawal
Post-use "crash," including depression, lethargy, headache, stomach cramps, hunger, hypersomnolence
Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal
Post-use "crash," including severe depression and suicidality, hypersomnolence, fatigue, malaise, severe psychological craving
Signs and Symptoms of PCP withdrawal
Recurrence of intoxication symptoms due to reabsorption in GI tract; sudden onset of severe, random, homicidal violence
Signs and Symptoms of Marijuana withdrawal
Can be detected in urine up to 1 month after last use
Signs and Symptoms of Barbiturate withdrawal
Anxiety, seizures, delirium, life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
Signs and Symptoms of Benzodiazepine withdrawal
Rebound anxiety, seizures, tremor, insomnia
Signs and Symptoms of Caffeine withdrawal
Headache, lethargy, depression, weight gain
Signs and Symptoms of Nicotine withdrawal
Irritability, headache, anxiety, weight gain, craving
Tremor, tachycardia, hypertension, malaise, nausea, seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), tremulousness, agitation, hallucinations
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol withdrawal
Anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, sweating, dilated pupils, piloerection ("cold turkey"), fever, rhinorrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, ("flulike" symptoms), yawning
Signs and Symptoms of Opiod withdrawal
Post-use "crash," including depression, lethargy, headache, stomach cramps, hunger, hypersomnolence
Signs and Symptoms of Amphetamine withdrawal
Post-use "crash," including severe depression and suicidality, hypersomnolence, fatigue, malaise, severe psychological craving
Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal
Recurrence of intoxication symptoms due to reabsorption in GI tract; sudden onset of severe, random, homicidal violence
Signs and Symptoms of PCP withdrawal
Can be detected in urine up to 1 month after last use
Signs and Symptoms of Marijuana withdrawal
Anxiety, seizures, delirium, life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
Signs and Symptoms of Barbiturate withdrawal
Rebound anxiety, seizures, tremor, insomnia
Signs and Symptoms of Benzodiazepine withdrawal
Headache, lethargy, depression, weight gain
Signs and Symptoms of Caffeine withdrawal
Irritability, headache, anxiety, weight gain, craving
Signs and Symptoms of Nicotine withdrawal
Neoplasms associated with: Down Syndrome
ALL (we ALL fall Down), AML
Neoplasms associated with: Xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism
Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and especially squamous cell carcinomas of skin
Neoplasms associated with: chronic atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, postsurgical gastric remnants
Gastric adenocarcinoma
Neoplasms associated with: Tuberous sclerosis (facial angiobibroma, seizures, mental retardation)
astrocytoma, agiomyolipoma, and cardiac rhabdomyoma
Neoplasms associated with: Actinic keratosis
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
Neoplasms associated with: Barrett's esophagus (chronic GI reflux)
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
Neoplasms associated with: Plummer-Vinson syndrome (atrophic glossitis, esophageal webs, anemia, all due to iron deficiency)
Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus
Neoplasms associated with: Cirrhosis (alcoholic, hepatitis B or C)
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Neoplasms associated with: Ulcerative colitis
Colonic adenocarcinoma
Neoplasms associated with: Paget's disease of bone
Secondary osteosarcoma and fibrosarcoma
Neoplasms associated with: Immunodeficiency states
Malignant lymphomas
Neoplasms associated with: AIDS
Aggressive malignant lymphomas (non-Hodgkin's) and Kaposi's sarcoma
Neoplasms associated with: Automimmune diseases (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis, myasthenia gravis)
Benign and malignant lymphomas
Neoplasms associated with: Acanthosis nigricans (hyperpigmentation and epidermal thickening)
Visceral malignancy (stomach, lung, breast, uterus)
Neoplasms associated with: Dysplastic nevus
Malignant melanoma
Neoplasms associated with: Radiation exposure
Sarcoma
Conditions/diseases associated with: ALL (we ALL fall Down), AML
Down Syndrome
Conditions/diseases associated with: Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and especially squamous cell carcinomas of skin
Xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism
Conditions/diseases associated with: Gastric adenocarcinoma
chronic atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, postsurgical gastric remnants
Conditions/diseases associated with: astrocytoma, agiomyolipoma, and cardiac rhabdomyoma
Tuberous sclerosis (facial angiobibroma, seizures, mental retardation)
Conditions/diseases associated with: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
Actinic keratosis
Conditions/diseases associated with: Esophageal adenocarcinoma
Barrett's esophagus (chronic GI reflux)
Conditions/diseases associated with: Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus
Plummer-Vinson syndrome (atrophic glossitis, esophageal webs, anemia, all due to iron deficiency)
Conditions/diseases associated with: Hepatocellular carcinoma
Cirrhosis (alcoholic, hepatitis B or C)
Conditions/diseases associated with:
Ulcerative colitis
Conditions/diseases associated with: Secondary osteosarcoma and fibrosarcoma
Paget's disease of bone
Conditions/diseases associated with: Malignant lymphomas
Immunodeficiency states
Conditions/diseases associated with: Aggressive malignant lymphomas (non-Hodgkin's) and Kaposi's sarcoma
AIDS
Conditions/diseases associated with: Benign and malignant lymphomas
Automimmune diseases (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis, myasthenia gravis)
Conditions/diseases associated with: Visceral malignancy (stomach, lung, breast, uterus)
Acanthosis nigricans (hyperpigmentation and epidermal thickening)
Conditions/diseases associated with: Malignant melanoma
Dysplastic nevus
Conditions/diseases associated with: Sarcoma
Radiation exposure
Aflatoxin causes this cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is caused by this chemical
Vinly Chloride causes this cancer
Angiosarcoma in the liver is caused by this chemical
CCl4 causes this change
Centrilobular necrosis and fatty changes in the liver are seen with this chemical
Nitrosamines (from smoked foods) cause this cancer
Esophagus and stomach cancer are caused by this chemical
Cigarette smoke causes this cancer
Larynx, lung, renal cell carcinoma, and transitional cell carcinoma are caused by this agent
Asbestos causes this cancer
mesothelioma and bronchogenic carcinoma are caused by this chemical
Arsenic causes this cancer
Squamos cell carcinoma in the skin is caused by this agent
Napththalene (aniline) dyes cause this cancer
Transitional cell bladder carcinoma are caused by this agent
Alkyating agents cause this cancer
Leukemias are caused by this agent
Hepatocellular carcinoma is caused by this chemical
Aflatoxin causes this cancer
Angiosarcoma in the liver is caused by this chemical
Vinly Chloride causes this cancer
Centrilobular necrosis and fatty changes in the liver are seen with this chemical
CCl4 causes this change
Esophagus and stomach cancer are caused by this chemical
Nitrosamines (from smoked foods) cause this cancer
Larynx, lung, renal cell carcinoma, and transitional cell carcinoma are caused by this agent
Cigarette smoke causes this cancer
mesothelioma and bronchogenic carcinoma are caused by this chemical
Asbestos causes this cancer
Squamos cell carcinoma in the skin is caused by this agent
Arsenic causes this cancer
Transitional cell bladder carcinoma are caused by this agent
Napththalene (aniline) dyes cause this cancer
Leukemias are caused by this agent
Alkyating agents cause this cancer