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Cystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region

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nameCystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region
imageCystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region - very low mag.jpg
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captionMicrograph of a cystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region. H&E stain.
fieldCardiology, oncology

Cystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region is a very rare tumour of the heart in the region of the atrioventricular node. It is also known as mesothelioma of the atrioventricular node.

Presentation

It may present as a cardiac arrhythmia or as sudden cardiac death.

Pathology

Cystic tumours of the atrioventricular nodal region, true to their name, have cystic spaces, which are lined by a single layer of histomorphologically benign epithelial cells. The appearance is similar to that of lymphangioma and this is a name that has been used for this tumour.

Treatment

The treatment of cystic tumours of the atrioventricular nodal region is surgical excision.

References

References

  1. (Apr 2000). "Cystic tumour of the atrioventricular nodal region: report of a case successfully treated with surgery.". Heart.
  2. (Jan 2002). "Cystic tumor of the atrioventricular nodal region.". Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
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