Vascular Tumors

What are Vascular Tumors?

Vascular tumors are a spectrum from the benign hemangiomas, infrequently metastasized intermediate lesions, to fairly rare, highly malignant lesions.  Examples of vascular tumors include: Benign tumors and tumor-like lesions of the vasculatureBorderline tumors of the vasculatureMalignant tumors of the vasculature
Lymphangitis

What is Lymphangitis?

Lymphangitis is the lymphatic channels inflammation that arises due to distal site infection of the channel. What is the Pathology of Lymphangitis? The pathology of lymphangitis is: -Etiology: The cause of lymphangitis is bacterial infection may include group A beta-hemolytic…
Lymphedema

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is an atypical protein-rich fluid collection in the interstitium resultant of obstruction of lymphatic drainage. What is the Pathology of Lymphedema? The pathology of lymphedema is: -Etiology: The cause of lymphedema is tumors, associated with lymphatic system, surgical procedures…
Lymphatic Abnormalities

What are Lymphatic Abnormalities?

Lymphatic abnormalities are disorders affecting the lymphatic vessels, secondary development allied with cancer, and inflammation. Examples of lymphatic abnormalities include: LymphedemaLymphangitis
Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome

What is Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome?

Inferior vena cava syndrome is the condition caused by compression or invasion of the inferior vena cava wall and/or thrombus from iliac or femoral vein. What is the Pathology of Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome? The pathology of inferior vena cava…
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?

Superior vena cava syndrome may be due to compression of the superior vena cava by a neoplasm. What is the Pathology of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome? The pathology of superior vena cava syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of superior vena…
Vena Cava Syndromes

What are Vena Cava Syndromes?

Vena cava syndromes are due to compression of the vena cava. Examples of vena cava syndromes include:  Superior vena cava syndromeInferior vena cava syndrome
Thrombophlebitis

What is Thrombophlebitis?

Thrombophlebitis is formation and presence of a blood clot in the presence of inflammation of the venous wall and injury. What is the Pathology of Thrombophlebitis? The pathology of thrombophlebitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of thrombophlebitis is hereditary factor deficiency,…
Phlebothrombosis

What is Phlebothrombosis?

Phlebothrombosis is a clot occurrence within a vein, which is not related to the venous wall inflammation. What is the Pathology of Phlebothrombosis? The pathology of phlebothrombosis is: -Etiology: The cause of phlebothrombosis is inactivity, malignancy, use of oestrogen-containing compounds,…
Varicose Veins

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are tortuous and permanently dilated superficial veins of the lower extremities. What is the Pathology of Varicose Veins? The pathology of varicose veins is: -Etiology: The cause of varicose veins is familial factors, venous hypertension, hormonal effects on…