Hyposplenia

What is Hyposplenia?

Hyposplenia is an anomaly characterized by the absence of spleen functionality tributary to a diversity of ailment states. Splenic tissues exist, however they are smaller than usual and non-functioning. Hyposplenia presents with imbalances in the two basic roles of the…
Asplenia

What is Asplenia?

Asplenia is a disorder categorized with the anatomical absence of the spleen tissue. Asplenia stereotypically occurs in connotation with situs ambiguous also known as heterotaxia. Asplenia can be acquired or iatrogenic.
Congenital Anomalies of the Spleen

What are Congenital Anomalies of the Spleen?

Congenital anomalies of the spleen are structural and, consequently, the functional abnormalities of the spleen arising during the developmental stage. Structural or functional abnormalities/anomalies allied to the spleen. Congenital anomalies of the spleen include:   AspleniaHypospleniaAccessory spleens
SPLEEN PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS SPLEEN PATHOLOGY?

Spleen pathology is the scientific gross and microscopic pattern studies of the causes of disease and the associated changes at the levels of cells, tissues, and organs, which results in the presenting signs and symptoms associated with anomalies of the…
Myofibroma

What is a Myofibroma?

Myofibroma is a solitary nodular tumor of the soft tissue, bone, or internal organs. What is the Pathology of Myofibroma?  The pathology of Myofibroma is:  -Etiology: The cause of myofibroma is a genetic mutation.  -Genes involved: PDGFRB, SRF-RELA. -Pathogenesis: The…
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma

What is Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma?

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that begins mostly in the soft tissues of the body. What is the Pathology of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma?  The pathology of Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is:  -Etiology: The etiology of undifferentiated pleomorphic…
Synovial Sarcoma

What is Synovial Sarcoma?

Synovial sarcoma is a malignant soft tissue tumor of uncertain histogenesis with variable epithelial differentiation.  What is the Pathology of Synovial Sarcoma?  The pathology of Synovial sarcoma is:  -Etiology: The etiology of synovial sarcoma is poorly understood.  -Genes involved: SS18…
Clear Cell Sarcoma

What is Clear Cell Sarcoma?

Clear cell sarcoma is a malignant soft tissue sarcoma composed of monotonous epithelioid and spindle cells with clear to eosinophilic cytoplasm characterized by melanocytic differentiation and EWSR1-ATF1 / CREB1 rearrangement. What is the Pathology of Clear Cell Sarcoma?  The pathology…
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

What is Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma?

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare, slow-growing soft-tissue tumor of an unclear cause. What is the Pathology of Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma?  The pathology of alveolar soft part sarcoma is:  -Etiology: The cause of alveolar soft part sarcoma is…