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A myxoma is a rare benign tumor of the heart. Myxomata are the most common primary cardiac tumor in adults, and are most commonly found within the left atrium near the valve of the fossa ovalis. Myxoma may also develop in the other heart chambers. [1] The tumor is derived from multipotent mesenchymal cells. [1]
Carney complex and its subsets LAMB syndrome [1] and NAME syndrome [1] are autosomal dominant conditions comprising myxomas of the heart and skin, hyperpigmentation of the skin (lentiginosis), and endocrine overactivity. [2] [3] It is distinct from Carney's triad. Approximately 7% of all cardiac myxomas are associated with Carney complex. [4]
Myxoma is a rare, benign stromal tumor of mesenchymal origin often confused with other conjunctival stromal tumors. Conjunctival myxomas are thought to originate in Tenon's capsule and can masquerade as conjunctival lymphoma, lymphangioma, ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN), or amelanotic melanoma. [7] Atrial myxoma; Cutaneous myxoma
Cutaneous myxoma is diagnosed based on histopathological features. The differential diagnosis for cutaneous myxoma include alopecia areata, verrucous hamartoma, cyst, fibroma, glioma, hemangioma, lipoma, scar, and nevus sebaceous. Treatment involves complete surgical excision.
Atrial myxoma (benign tumor) Tetralogy of Fallot; Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary: Malabsorption; Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; Cirrhosis, especially in primary biliary cholangitis [9] Hepatopulmonary syndrome, a complication of cirrhosis [10] Others: Graves' disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) – in this case it is known as ...
Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...
Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism are caused by enzymatic defects that lead to an accumulation or deficiency of various cellular components, including, but not limited to, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. [16] Acute intermittent porphyria; Adrenoleukodystrophy (Schilder's disease) Alkaptonuria
Acne symptoms and signs. Acne blemishes are most common on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck, but they can appear almost anywhere. With acne, you might have pimples, blackheads, papules ...