MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sarcoma is a primary benign tumor that most commonly begins in the RA or on the pericardium
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in tissues like bone or muscle. Bone and soft tissue sarcomas are the main types of sarcoma. Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in soft tissues like fat, muscle, nerves, fibrous tissues, blood vessels, or deep skin tissues. They can be found in any part of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sarcomas are malignant (cancerous) tumors that arise from cells that make up the connective tissues, which are the tissues that connect, support, and surround structures and organs in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cardiac sarcomas are most frequently diagnosed as angiosarcoma. Most angiosarcomas occur in the right atrium, resulting in obstruction of the inflow or outflow of blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms of mesenchymal origin. Approximately 80% arise from soft tissue and 20% originate from bone.

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