Myocardial Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Layers of Heart: Cross-Section
A
Endothelium
Myocardium
Epicardium
Visceral Pericardium
2
Q
- Benign Neoplasm of mesenchyme (CT)
- Most common 1a tumor of heart in teens and adults
- Location: Left atrium»_space; right atrium
- Causes syncope
A
Myxoma
3
Q
Primary Neoplasms found in Heart
A
Myxoma
Lipoma
Rhabdomyoma
Angiosarcoma
4
Q
made of skeletal muscle cells and is the most common primary cardiac tumor of infancy/childhood
A
- Rhabdomyoma (benign
5
Q
This cancer will have a gelatinous appearance
A
Myxoma
6
Q
- Fragments can embolize into systemic circulation and lodge in brain, kidneys or other organs
- Can cause syncope or sudden death
A
Myxoma
- Benign Neoplasm of mesenchyme (CT)
7
Q
tumor of blood vessels
A
- Angiosarcoma (malignant)
8
Q
Cancers that frequently metastasis to the heart
A
Breast
Lung
melenoma
lymphoma
9
Q
Can have metastasis to the inside of the heart, can lead to ___________
A
conduction problems
pericardium (restrictive pericarditis)