Cardiac-tumors Flashcards
what tumor:
“benign mesenchymal tumor with gelatinous appearance and abundant ground substance on histology”
myxoma
what is the most common primary cardiac tumor in children?
rhabdomyoma
what is the most common primary cardiac tumor in adults?
myxoma
what tumor:
“usually forms a pedunculated mass in Left atrium”
myxoma
what is a complication of a myxoma?
it can block the mitral valve and cause syncope
what tumor
“benign hamartoma of cardiac muscle”
rhabdomyoma
where does a rhabdomyoma usually arise?
in the ventricle
what tumor is associated with tuberous sclerosis?
rhabdomyomas
what are 4 most common types of cancer that metastasize to the heart?
breast
lung
melanoma
lymphoma
metastasis usually involve what part of the heart?
pericardium
metastasis involving the pericardium can often result in?
pericardial effusion
