Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What is a phaeocrhomocytoma?
A
Rare catecholamine producing tumour that is usually found within the adrenal medulla
2
Q
Extra adrenal phaeochromocytomas (para-gangliomas) are rare and often found ?
A
by the aortic bifurcation
3
Q
Rhabdomyomas are found in the?
A
Myocardium
4
Q
Angiomas and angiosarcomas are tumours of the?
A
Blood vessels
5
Q
90% of myxomas are found in the?
A
Atria
6
Q
Myxomas cause?
A
Systemic fevers (IL-6) and malaise
7
Q
Myxomas are often misdiagnosed as?
A
Endocarditis
