Abdominal Wall and Chest Pathology Flashcards
Where do superficial hematomas usually occur?
Rectus sheath
Patient symptoms of a rectus sheath hematoma?
- Ecchymosis (discolouration) of abdominal wall
- Decreased hematocrit
Where is there a lack of posterior rectus sheath?
Below arcuate line
What are abscesses in the abdominal wall usually caused by?
Trauma or post-surgical infections
How are abscesses typically treated?
Antibiotics
What are desmoid tumour also known as?
Aggressive Fibromatosis
What are desmoid tumours often related to?
Pregnancy
What are desmoid tumours made of? Where are they typically located?
Fibrous tissue. Anterior abdominal wall in the muscle, fascia, and aponeuroses
What tumour may have a high recurrence rate after surgery?
Desmoid tumour
SF of desmoid tumour?
- Hypoechoic
- Homogenous
- Some vascularity
- Through transmission
What are endometriomas of the abdominal wall also called?
Chocolate cysts
What pathology can transform into a sarcoma?
Endometriomas
What are the usual causes of endometriomas?
C-section, from the scar
With what pathology will a patient feel pain associated with the menstrual cycle?
Endometrioma
SF of endometriomas of abdominal wall?
- Hypoechoic
- Spiculated
- Solid or cystic
- Vascular
What are the three types of sarcomas?
- Liposarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Fibrosarcoma
High incidence of recurrence and post excision requiring radiation therapy to lower chances of recurrence in what pathology?
Sarcomas
What is known as cancer of the soft tissues?
Sarcoma
What pathology is known as a defect in the abdominal wall where abdominal contents protrude outwards?
Hernia
What is the main component of a hernia?
Fat
What are the most common ventral hernias in children and adults?
Children: Umbilical
Adults: Para-umbilical
What are the most common type of hernia in general?
Groin
What 3 factors contribute to a weakened abdominal wall?
- abnormal collagen metabolism
- pressure overload (obesity, heavy lifting, coughing, smoking, familial tendency or straining)
- Insufficient protein intake