The nurse is explaining types of solid tumors to a group of students. Which information does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
A sarcoma is found in bone or muscle.
B.
"Carcinoma" means any cancerous tumor.
C.
Epithelial cells give rise to carcinomas.
D.
Lymphoma might originate in the thymus.
E.
Pediatric and adult solid tumors are similar.
ANS: A, C, D
Pediatric and adult solid tumors are very different. A sarcoma arises from connective or supporting tissues, such as bones or muscle. A carcinoma is cancer arising from glandular and/or epithelial cells. Lymphomas originate in lymphoid organs, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus.
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