Angiosarcoma

What is Angiosarcoma?

Angiosarcoma is a malignant endothelial tumor ranging from extremely differentiated growths similar to hemangiomas to anaplastic lesions complex. What is the Pathology of Angiosarcoma? The pathology of angiosarcoma is: -Etiology: The cause of angiosarcoma is unknown associated with the genetic…
Malignant tumors of the vasculature

What are Malignant tumors of the vasculature?

Malignant tumors of the vasculature are tumors that are highly destructive with the potential to recur, and significant distant metastasis. Malignant tumors of the vasculature include: Angiosarcoma Hemangiopericytoma
Kaposi Sarcoma HHV8 Stain aka LNA-1

What is Kaposi Sarcoma?

Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular neoplasm caused by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) (human herpesvirus-8, HHV-8) What is the Pathology Kaposi Sarcoma? The pathology of kaposi sarcoma is: -Etiology: The cause of kaposi sarcoma is Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus -Genes involved: Unknown.…
Hemangioendothelioma

What is Hemangioendothelioma?

Hemangioendothelioma is a rare spectrum of vascular tumors with characteristics intermediate between those of benign, well-differentiated hemangiomas and aggressively malignant angiosarcomas. What is the Pathology of Hemangioendothelioma? The pathology of hemangioendothelioma is:   -Etiology: The cause of hemangioendothelioma is genetic factor.…
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Clinical

What is Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia?

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a rare condition that is characterized by numerous arteriovenous malformations. What is the Pathology of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia? The pathology of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is: -Etiology: The cause of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is autosomal dominant syndrome…
Spider Telangiectasias

What are Spider Telangiectasias?

Spider telangiectasias are a general shape resembling that of a spider non-neoplastic vascular lesion. What is the Pathology of Spider Telangiectasias? The pathology of spider telangiectasias is: -Etiology: The cause of spider telangiectasias is aberrations in the vascular plexus. -Genes…
Nevus Flammeus

What is Nevus Flammeus?

Nevus flammeus is a capillary malformation presenting a red or pink patch on a newborn’s skin. What is the Pathology of Nevus Flammeus? The pathology of nevus flammeus is: -Etiology: The cause of nevus flammeus is unknown, familiar case associated.…
Vascular Ectasias

What are Vascular Ectasias?

Vascular ectasias are dilations of the vascular system rather than the neoplasm of existing vessels. Examples of vascular ectasias include:  Nevus flammeusSpider telangiectasiasHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Cavernous Lymphangioma

What are Cavernous Lymphangiomas?

Cavernous lymphangiomas are types of lymhangiomas that are classically found on the neck, and axilla. What is the Pathology of Cavernous Lymphangiomas? The pathology of cavernous lymphangiomas is: -Etiology: The cause of cavernous lymphangiomas is idiopathic associated lymphatic blockage. -Genes…