OCULAR PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS OCULAR PATHOLOGY?

Ocular pathology deals with the varieties and nature of diseases affecting the eye and the surrounding structures. Anatomical regions of the eye include the orbit, eyelid, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior segment, uvea, retina, vitreous, and optic nerve. 
Paragangliomas

What are Paragangliomas?

Paragangliomas are neoplasms that originate from nervous system. What is the Pathology of Paragangliomas? The pathology of paraganglioma is: -Etiology: The cause of paragangliomas are neuroendocrine neoplasms, derived from paraganglia of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. -Genes involved: MEN…
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts

What are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts?

Thyroglossal duct cysts are fluid filled cysts in the front part of neck. What is the Pathology of Thyroglossal Duct Cysts? The pathology of thyroglossal duct cysts is: -Etiology: The cause of thyroglossal duct cysts is result of obliteration of…
Brachial Cysts

What are Brachial Cysts?

Brachial cysts are due to a failure of obliteration of the second branchial cleft during embryologic development. Bracial cleft cysts are also known as or cervical lymphoepithelial cysts. Brachial cysts are congenital disorders that form during the fourth week of…
NECK PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS NECK PATHOLOGY?

Neck pathology is the study of diseases and disorders that effect the neck. Examples of pathologic conditions involving the neck include:  Brachial cystsThyroglossal duct cystsParagangiomas
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma

What is Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma?

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is malignant mesenchymal tumors with pleomorphic cells that are high grade that does not meet the criteria of other classes of soft tissue tumors. What is the Pathology of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma? The pathology of undifferentiated pleomorphic…
Synovial Sarcoma

What is Synovial Sarcoma?

Synovial sarcoma is a malignant soft tissue tumor of uncertain histogenesis with variable epithelial differentiation. Synovial sarcoma has a characteristic chromosomal translocation of t(X;18), SS18-SSX1, -SSX2, -SSX4. What is the Pathology of Synovial Sarcoma? The pathology of synovial sarcoma is:…
Tumors of Uncertain Origin

What are Tumors of Uncertain Origin?

Tumors of uncertain origin are the tumors that lack a specific-lineage differentiation. Examples of tumors of uncertain origin include:  Synovial sarcomaUndifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma

What is a Leiomyosarcoma?

Leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor derived from smooth muscles. It has three types, conventional, epithelioid, and myxoid. What is the Pathology of Leiomyosarcoma? The pathology of leiomyosarcoma is: -Etiology: The cause of leiomyosarcoma is unknown. However, genetic is considered one…