Myocardial Pathology Flashcards

1
Q

Layers of Heart: Cross-Section

A

Endothelium
Myocardium
Epicardium
Visceral Pericardium

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  • Benign Neoplasm of mesenchyme (CT)
  • Most common 1a tumor of heart in teens and adults
  • Location: Left atrium&raquo_space; right atrium
  • Causes syncope
A

Myxoma

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3
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Primary Neoplasms found in Heart

A

Myxoma
Lipoma
Rhabdomyoma
Angiosarcoma

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4
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made of skeletal muscle cells and is the most common primary cardiac tumor of infancy/childhood

A
  • Rhabdomyoma (benign
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5
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This cancer will have a gelatinous appearance

A

Myxoma

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6
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  • Fragments can embolize into systemic circulation and lodge in brain, kidneys or other organs
  • Can cause syncope or sudden death
A

Myxoma

- Benign Neoplasm of mesenchyme (CT)

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7
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tumor of blood vessels

A
  • Angiosarcoma (malignant)
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8
Q

Cancers that frequently metastasis to the heart

A

Breast
Lung
melenoma
lymphoma

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9
Q

Can have metastasis to the inside of the heart, can lead to ___________

A

conduction problems

pericardium (restrictive pericarditis)

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