7.5 Vascular Tumors Flashcards

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Hemangioma

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Commonly present at birth that regress during childhood and most often involve the skin and liver

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Angiosarcoma

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Malignant proliferation that is highly aggressive

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What is liver angiosarcoma associated with?

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Exposure to PVC, arsenic and Thorotrast

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Kaposi Sarcoma

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Associated with HHV-8 which presents as patches and plaques on the skin

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What patients classically have Kaposi sarcoma?

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  • Eastern European males
  • AIDS
  • Transplant Recipients
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