Nodular Fasciitis

What is Nodular Fasciitis?

Nodular fasciitis is a benign, soft tissue tumor. What is the Pathology of Nodular Fasciitis?  The pathology of nodular fasciitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of nodular fasciitis is unknown. However, it is thought to be the local reaction to traumatic…
Fibromatosis

What is Fibromatosis?

Fibromatosis is a rare benign growth of the breast’s stroma made up of spindle-shaped cells that closely resemble normal breast cells.  What is the Pathology of Fibromatosis?  The pathology of Fibromatosis is:  -Etiology: The exact cause of fibromatosis remains unclear. …
Well Differentiated Liposarcoma

What is a Well Differentiated Liposarcoma?

Well, differentiated liposarcoma is the most common subtype of liposarcoma.  What is the Pathology of Well-differentiated Liposarcoma?  The pathology of well-differentiated liposarcoma is:  -Etiology: The cause of well-differentiated liposarcoma is extensive chromosomal aberrations.  -Genes involved: MDM2, CDK4, HMGA2.  -Pathogenesis: The…
Myxoid Liposarcoma

What is a Myxoid Liposarcoma?

Myxoid liposarcoma is a malignant tumor made of primitive non-lipogenic mesenchymal cells. What is the Pathology of Myxoid Liposarcoma?  The pathology of myxoid liposarcoma is: -Etiology: The cause of myxoid liposarcoma is not well-established but trauma has been implicated in…
Liposarcoma

What is a Liposarcoma?

Liposarcoma is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm that involves deep soft tissues.  What is the Pathology of Liposarcoma?  The pathology of liposarcoma is:  -Etiology: The cause of liposarcoma is still unknown. -Genes involved: An abnormality of band 12q13, FUS-CHOP.  -Pathogenesis: The…
Lipomas

What Are Lipomas?

Lipomas are benign tumors of fat and are the most common soft tissue tumors in adults.  What is the Pathology of Lipomas?  The pathology of lipoma is:  -Etiology: The precise cause of lipomas is unknown. -Genes involved: HMGA2-LPP fusion gene.…