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NEOPLASMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEART AND THE MANAGEMENT
| Institution | University |
| Course | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE... |
| Year | 1st Year |
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| Posted By | stephen oyake rabilo |
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Description
Tumors of the heart are rare; most (75% to 88%) are benign (Braunwald et al., 2001;
Kamiya et al., 2001).
• Primary tumors occur in less than 1% of the population; metastatic tumors have been
• reported in 1.5% to 35% of oncology patients (Braunwald et al., 2001; Reynan, 1996;
Shapiro, 2001).
• Tumors may be sites for thrombus formation and therefore create a risk of embolism.
• Dysrhythmias may occur as the myocardium or conduction system is affected.
PRIMARY CARDIAC TUMOURS
BENIGN
1. Myxoma
2. Papillary fibroelastoma
3. Fibroma
4. Lipoma
5. Rhabdomyomas
1. MYXOMA
• Myxoma is a noncancerous tumor that arises from connective tissue, which is tissue that connects and supports other tissues all over the body.
• Show familial pattern of tumor development based on autosomal dominant inheritance.
• Mostly occur after trauma or even surgery i.e atrial septal defects, valve repairs.
• Present with signs of right ventricle failure
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