Vascular: Vascular tumors Flashcards

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What is Hemangioma

A

Benign tumor comprised of blood vessels

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2
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when does Hemangioma present

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at birth, regresses during childhood

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what parts of the body does Hemangioma involve

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skin and liver

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What is Angiosarcoma

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malignant proliferation of endothelial cells,

- highly aggressive

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Common locations on the body of Angiosarcoma are

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skin, breast, liver

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Liver angiosarcoma is associated with exposure to what

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polyvinyl chloride , arsenic, and Thorotrast

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What is Kaposi Sarcoma

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low-grade malignant proliferation of endothelial cells

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what virus is kaposi sarcoma associated with

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HHV-8

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how does Kaposi sarcoma present

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purple patches, plaques, and nodules on the skin

- may involve visceral organs

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Kaposi Sarcoma is clinically seen in who (3 types of populations)

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  1. Older Eastern European
  2. AIDS
  3. Transplant patients
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Location and treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma in older eastern europeans

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  • tumor localized to skin

- surgical removal

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Location and treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma in AIDS patients

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  • tumor spreads early

- antiretroviral agents ( to boost immune system)

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Location and treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma in transplant patients

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  • tumor spreads early

- decreasing immunosuppression

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