PATH - Cardiac Tumors Flashcards
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Myxomas
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Most common 1° cardiac tumor in adults
90% occur in the atria (mostly left atrium)
Myxomas are usually described as a “ball valve” obstruction in the left atrium
May hear early diastolic “tumor plop” sound
2
Q
Rhabdomyomas
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Most frequent 1° cardiac tumor in children (associated with tuberous sclerosis).
3
Q
Kussmaul sign
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INC in JVP on inspiration instead of a normal DEC
May be seen with constrictive pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathies, right atrial or ventricular tumors
