Neoplastic Diseases Flashcards
What is the most common benign tumour of the liver?
Hemangioma
What is a hemangioma?
A small mass of blood capillaries that usually appear well defined, homogenous and hyperechoic (may have heterogenous, hypoechoic center)
How big are hemangiomas?
Small, typically less than 3 cm
What neoplasms affect women more often and why?
- Hemangioma
- Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
The are influenced by hormones
When may hemangiomas increase in size?
Pregnancy or estrogen therapy
What is done when a hemagioma is found?
6 month follow up to detect changes
What is the name of the neoplasm that is defined as a “hyperplastic lesion containing normal liver tissue”?
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
How big are focal nodular hyperplasia neoplasms?
Less than 8 cm
How do focal nodular hyperplasia neoplasms appear on US?
Subtle, “stealth lesions”, with a central area of decreased echogenicity and doppler flow centrally
What nuc med test can detect focal nodular hyperplasia neoplasms and what is the result?
Sulpher colloid scan
“Hot or warm”
What neoplasm has a similar appearance to focal nodular hyperplasia but is less common?
Adenoma
What neoplasm of the liver is linked to oral contraceptives?
Adenomas
What disease is adenoma linked to?
Type 1 GSD
AKA:
Von Gierke’s disease
What is type 1 GSD or von Gierke’s disease?
Glycogen storage disease where glycogen builds up in body tissues
Why can adenomas be dangerous?
The can hemorrhage or infarct
How do adenomas appear on US?
Non-specific, usually hyperechoic but can be variable, doppler shows central flow
How big are adenomas?
Large, 8-15 cm
How do adenomas appear on sulfur colloid scans?
“Cold”
What rare benign neoplasm has a very similar appearance to a hemangioma?
Lipoma
What other tests are used to assess benign neoplasms of the liver?
- Contrast CT or MRI
- Red blood cell scintigraphy
- Sulpher Colloid scans-nuclear medicine
- Micro bubble enhance US
- Biopsy
For what benign liver neoplasm is surgery recommended and why?
Adenoma because of their large size and tendancy to hemorrhage
What are the benign neoplasms of the spleen?
- Cavernous hemangioma
- Hamartoma
- Lymphangioma
What is the most common benign neoplasm of the spleen?
Cavernous hemangioma
What benign neoplasm of the spleen is congenital?
Cavernous hemangioma
How do cavernous hemangiomas appear on US?
Variable, hyperechoic to complex with cystic degeneration
What is a hamartoma?
A rare, benign neoplasm of the spleen involving the lymphoid tissue
How do hamartomas appear on US?
Homogenous, solid, echogenic and not-encapsulated.
What benign neoplasm of the spleen is the result or a rare lymphatic malformation?
Lymphangioma
How do lymphangiomas appear on US?
Variable
What is cystic lymphangiomyomatosis?
A benign, multi-loculated cystic mass of the spleen (multiple walls/sepatations)
Are adenomas of the gallbladder true neoplasms?
Yes
How do adenomas of the GB appear on US?
Pedunculated, hyperechoic and homogenous, hypovascular
How big are adenomas of the gall bladder?
Less than 10 mm
What does pedunculated mean?
Polyps or stalks
What neoplasm is an accumulation of cholesterol in the GB wall?
Cholesterolosis