Teratomas

What are Teratomas?

Teratomas are rare tumors that may hold different types of tissue such as bone, teeth, muscle, and hair. Teratomas are mostly found in the ovaries, testicles, and sacrum (tailbone), but also sometimes grow in the nervous system and abdomen.‌ A…
Lymphangiomas

What are Lymphangiomas?

Lymphangiomas are common lymphatic tumors of the young. Lymphangiomas are also called lymphatic malformations. Lymphangiomas are noncancerous, fluid-filled cysts that occur in lymphatic vessels. These vessels contain a substance called lymph, and together they make up the lymphatic system. Lymph…
Fibromatosis

What is Fibromatosis?

Fibromatosis is a common fibrous tumor of the young. What is the Pathology of Fibromatosis? The pathology of fibromatosis is: –Etiology: The cause of fibromatosis remains unclear. In some types of fibromatosis such as desmoid tumours, it is thought that…
Hemangiomas

What are Hemangiomas?

Hemangiomas are bright red birthmarks that show up at birth or in the first or second week of life. They look like a rubbery bump and are made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. A hemangioma can occur…
Tumors of the Young

What are Tumors of the Young?

Tumors of the young are tumors that occur in the pediatric population. Examples of tumors of the young include: HemangiomasFibrous tumorsLymphatic tumorsTeratomasWilms tumorsRetinoblastomaHepatoblastomaEwing sarcomaHodgkin lymphoma
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is sudden death of an infant below 1 year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation, including death scene analysis, review of medical history, and complete autopsy. What is the Pathology of Sudden…
Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder of chloride ion transport that affects fluid secretion in exocrine glands and in epithelial lining of respiratory, gestational, and reproductive tracts. Cystic fibrosis is commonly due to Delta-F508 genetic mutation. What is the Pathology…
Galactosemia

What is Galactosemia?

Galactosemia is an autosomal recessive disorder of galactose metabolism that results in galactose-1-phosphate accumulation in tissues. What is the Pathology of Galactosemia? The pathology of galactosemia is: –Etiology: The cause of galactosemia is mutations in genes that code for galactase…
Phenylketonuria

What is Phenylketonuria?

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. Without phenylalanine hydroxylase, phenylalanine builds up in the patient, and may cause neurocognitive issues. What is the Pathology of Phenylketonuria? The pathology of phenylketonuria is:…