Cardiology Neoplastic Flashcards
Hemangiomas
A benign tumor of blood vessels, often forming a red birthmark.
SYMPTOMS: A red to reddish-purple, raised growth on the skin.
A massive, raised, bluish tumor with visible blood vessels.
CAUSE: Blood vessels that don’t form properly. The direct cause is unknown. In children, hemangiomas are caused by blood vessels that don’t develop correctly during pregnancy.J
Kaposi Sarcoma
A disease in which cancer cells are found in the skin or mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from mouth to anus, including the stomach and intestines. These tumors appear as purple patches or nodules on the skin and/or mucous membranes and can spread to lymph nodes and lungs.
SYMPTOMS: The first signs of Kaposi are usually cancerous lesions (spots) on the skin that are purple, red or brown and can appear flat or raised. These may appear in just one area, or they can show up in many areas. Often they are disfiguring. Common locations for lesions are the feet, legs and face.
CAUSE: a virus called the human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), also known as the Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). The virus is thought to be spread during sex, through blood or saliva, or from a mother to her baby during birth.
