Primary tumors of the heart
Primary tumors of the heart
Primary tumors of the heart (pronunciation: /ˈpraɪmɛri ˈtjuːməz ɒv ðə hɑːrt/) are a rare type of cardiac tumor that originates within the heart itself.
Etymology
The term "primary" comes from the Latin word 'primarius' meaning 'first in importance', while "tumor" is derived from the Latin 'tumere' meaning 'to swell'. The term "heart" comes from the Old English 'heorte', of Germanic origin.
Definition
Primary tumors of the heart are growths that start in the heart, as opposed to secondary tumors which are caused by cancers that have spread from other parts of the body to the heart. They can occur in any part of the heart and can be benign or malignant. The most common type of primary heart tumor is a myxoma.
Related Terms
- Myxoma: A type of primary heart tumor that is usually benign. It is the most common type of primary heart tumor.
- Rhabdomyoma: A benign tumor of the heart that is often associated with tuberous sclerosis.
- Fibroma: A benign tumor made up of fibrous or connective tissue. It can occur in any organ, including the heart.
- Sarcoma: A type of malignant tumor that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primary tumors of the heart
- Wikipedia's article - Primary tumors of the heart
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