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What is the primary characteristic of localized vascular ectasia?
What is the primary characteristic of localized vascular ectasia?
- It involutes spontaneously.
- It is a neoplasm.
- It involves dilation of preexisting blood vessels. (correct)
- It is a form of cancer.
Which condition is a type of nevus flammeus known as a port-wine stain?
Which condition is a type of nevus flammeus known as a port-wine stain?
- A type of spider telangiectasia.
- A benign tumor.
- A hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
- A congenital capillary malformation. (correct)
What is the typical location for spider telangiectasia to appear?
What is the typical location for spider telangiectasia to appear?
- Palms and soles.
- Lower extremities.
- Face, neck, and upper chest. (correct)
- Scalp and abdomen.
What is a common etiology for spider telangiectasia?
What is a common etiology for spider telangiectasia?
Which type of nevus flammeus usually regresses spontaneously?
Which type of nevus flammeus usually regresses spontaneously?
What happens to the tentacles of spider telangiectasia when pressure is applied to the central core?
What happens to the tentacles of spider telangiectasia when pressure is applied to the central core?
What distinguishes generalized hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia from localized types?
What distinguishes generalized hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia from localized types?
Which statement about nevus flammeus is true?
Which statement about nevus flammeus is true?
Which virus is primarily associated with the etiology of Kaposi Sarcoma?
Which virus is primarily associated with the etiology of Kaposi Sarcoma?
What is a characteristic gross appearance of a Kaposi Sarcoma skin lesion?
What is a characteristic gross appearance of a Kaposi Sarcoma skin lesion?
Which variant of Kaposi Sarcoma is associated with a dramatic decline in incidence due to antiretroviral treatment?
Which variant of Kaposi Sarcoma is associated with a dramatic decline in incidence due to antiretroviral treatment?
What type of cells are predominant in the histology of Kaposi Sarcoma?
What type of cells are predominant in the histology of Kaposi Sarcoma?
What is the primary route of transmission for Kaposi Sarcoma?
What is the primary route of transmission for Kaposi Sarcoma?
Which clinical behavior is NOT typically associated with Kaposi Sarcoma?
Which clinical behavior is NOT typically associated with Kaposi Sarcoma?
What does the histological analysis of Kaposi Sarcoma commonly reveal in the interstitium?
What does the histological analysis of Kaposi Sarcoma commonly reveal in the interstitium?
Which statement regarding Kaposi Sarcoma is accurate?
Which statement regarding Kaposi Sarcoma is accurate?
What is the primary constitutional symptom associated with cardiac myxoma due to IL-6 production?
What is the primary constitutional symptom associated with cardiac myxoma due to IL-6 production?
What complication can arise from cardiac myxoma that involves the brain?
What complication can arise from cardiac myxoma that involves the brain?
Which genetic condition is commonly associated with cardiac rhabdomyoma?
Which genetic condition is commonly associated with cardiac rhabdomyoma?
What is the typical histological appearance of cardiac rhabdomyoma?
What is the typical histological appearance of cardiac rhabdomyoma?
What is a common feature of cardiac myxoma presentation?
What is a common feature of cardiac myxoma presentation?
In what location are cardiac rhabdomyomas usually found?
In what location are cardiac rhabdomyomas usually found?
Which of the following best describes cardiac myxoma?
Which of the following best describes cardiac myxoma?
What is the prognosis for cardiac rhabdomyoma?
What is the prognosis for cardiac rhabdomyoma?
Which of the following is classified as a benign cardiac tumor?
Which of the following is classified as a benign cardiac tumor?
What condition is classified as a tumor-like vascular condition?
What condition is classified as a tumor-like vascular condition?
Which vascular tumor is associated with intermediate malignancy?
Which vascular tumor is associated with intermediate malignancy?
Which of the following tumors is considered malignant?
Which of the following tumors is considered malignant?
Which benign vascular tumor primarily affects capillary structures?
Which benign vascular tumor primarily affects capillary structures?
What is a common feature of metastatic tumors in the context of cardiac pathology?
What is a common feature of metastatic tumors in the context of cardiac pathology?
Which of these characteristics can vary among vascular and cardiac tumors?
Which of these characteristics can vary among vascular and cardiac tumors?
What is a known treatment approach for benign cardiac tumors?
What is a known treatment approach for benign cardiac tumors?
What type of infection primarily causes bacillary angiomatosis in immunocompromised hosts?
What type of infection primarily causes bacillary angiomatosis in immunocompromised hosts?
Which of the following best describes the nature of bacillary angiomatosis?
Which of the following best describes the nature of bacillary angiomatosis?
What is the primary method for identifying Bartonella in cases of bacillary angiomatosis?
What is the primary method for identifying Bartonella in cases of bacillary angiomatosis?
Which of the following statements about hemangiomas is correct?
Which of the following statements about hemangiomas is correct?
What is the most common affected location for hemangiomas?
What is the most common affected location for hemangiomas?
Which condition is characterized by inflamed hemangioma?
Which condition is characterized by inflamed hemangioma?
Which Bartonella species is responsible for cat-scratch disease?
Which Bartonella species is responsible for cat-scratch disease?
In the pathogenesis of bacillary angiomatosis, HIF-1α production leads to what outcome?
In the pathogenesis of bacillary angiomatosis, HIF-1α production leads to what outcome?
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Study Notes
Classification of Tumors
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Vascular Tumors
- Tumor-like conditions: vascular ectasias, bacillary angiomatosis
- Benign tumors: hemangioma, hemangioblastoma, lymphangioma, glomus tumors
- Intermediate malignancy: Kaposi sarcoma
- Malignant tumors: hemangiosarcoma, lymphangiosarcoma
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Cardiac Tumors
- Benign tumors: cardiac myxoma, rhabdomyoma
- Malignant tumors: sarcomas, metastatic tumors
Tumor-like Vascular Conditions
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Vascular Ectasia
- Dilation of existing blood vessels; not a neoplasm
- Types include telangiectasia (includes spider telangiectasia) and nevus flammeus
- Generalized hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu disease)
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Telangiectasia
- Characterized by small blood vessel dilation in skin or mucosal areas
- Spider telangiectasia presents as a radial array of dilated subcutaneous vessels; often associated with liver issues or pregnancy
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Nevus Flammeus
- Congenital capillary malformation; common birthmark seen in up to 50% of newborns
- Variants include "stork bite" (on nape) and "angel kiss" (on face), usually regresses, while port-wine stain persists
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Bacillary Angiomatosis
- Focal vascular proliferation due to Bartonella infection
- Most commonly affects skin, bone, and brain, primarily in immunocompromised hosts
- Treatment involves antibiotics
Benign Vascular Tumors
- Hemangioma
- Most common vascular tumor; can occur at any age
- Classified into capillary (juvenile, often regresses) and cavernous types, with pyogenic granuloma as an inflamed version
Vascular Tumors of Intermediate Malignancy
- Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)
- Originates from lymphatic endothelium; presents with skin lesions that can invade and metastasize
- Four variants: chronic (European), lymphadenopathic (African), transplant-associated, and AIDS-associated; incidence declines with antiretroviral treatment
- Histology shows pleomorphic spindle-shaped cells and small blood vessels
Benign Cardiac Tumors
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Cardiac Myxoma
- Most common primary cardiac tumor in adults; can present with systemic inflammatory symptoms due to IL-6 production
- Complications include obstruction of heart valves and risk of systemic embolization
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Cardiac Rhabdomyoma
- Most prevalent cardiac tumor in childhood, often associated with tuberous sclerosis
- Multiple tumors may be present, located typically in the ventricular wall, characterized by large glycogen-laden "spider cells"
Summary of Key Tumor Presentations
- Spider telangiectasia: dilation from liver disease or pregnancy
- Port-wine stain: persistent congenital vascular malformation
- Bacillary angiomatosis: opportunistic infection linked to Bartonella
- Hemangioma: common benign vascular tumor in skin and visceral organs
- Kaposi sarcoma: HIV and immunosuppression-related vascular malignancy
- Cardiac rhabdomyoma: associated with genetic predisposition and regresses spontaneously
- Cardiac myxoma: significant complications, often requiring surgical intervention
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