1. Core Concept: Malignant Vascular Tumours Malignant tumours of blood vessels are aggressive neoplasms derived from endothelial cells with a strong tendency for: Local tissue destruction Early hematogenous spread Poor prognosis Exam anchor line:Malignant vascular tumours are aggressive endothelial neoplasms …
1. EXAM-READY DEFINITION (PRECISE + EXPANDED) Agranulocytic ulcers are severe, rapidly progressive necrotic ulcers of the oral cavity occurring due to marked reduction or absence of granulocytes (especially neutrophils) in the peripheral blood, leading to loss of host defense, secondary …
PART 1 — Classification, General Pathogenesis & Hemangiomas 1. Core Concept: Vascular Tumours — Pathology Framework Tumours of blood vessels arise from: Endothelial cells Pericytes Vascular smooth muscle They are broadly classified into: Benign Intermediate (borderline / locally aggressive) Malignant …
PART 1 — Early Symptoms, Local Venous Changes & Functional Complaints 1. Core Concept: What “Clinical Features” Encompass Clinical features of varicose veins include: Subjective symptoms felt by the patient Objective signs visible or palpable on examination Functional consequences of …
1. EXAM-READY DEFINITION (EXPANDED) Aphthous ulcers, also known as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS), are recurrent, painful, non-infective ulcers of the oral mucosa, characterized by round or oval shallow ulcers with a yellowish fibrinous base and erythematous halo, occurring in otherwise …
PART 1 — Constitutional, Genetic & Anatomical Factors (Foundation of Disease) 1. Core Concept: What “Predisposing Factors” Actually Mean Predisposing factors are conditions or characteristics that increase the likelihood of venous valve failure and venous hypertension, thereby setting the stage …
1. EXAM-READY DEFINITION (EXPANDED & PRECISE) Vincent’s angina is an acute, fulminant, necrotizing infection of the gingiva and oral mucosa, characterized by painful ulceration, gingival necrosis, foul-smelling breath, bleeding gums, and systemic toxicity, caused by a synergistic infection of anaerobic …
PART 1 — Lower Limb Venous System (Primary & High-Yield Sites) 1. Core Concept: Why “Common Sites” Matter in Varicose Veins Varicose veins are not randomly distributed.They occur at anatomically and hemodynamically vulnerable venous segments where: Venous pressure is high …
PART 1 (Definition → Epidemiology → Detailed Etiology → Risk Factors → Applied Anatomy → Step-wise Pathogenesis → Gross Morphology → Histopathology) 1. EXAM-READY DEFINITION (EXPANDED) A traumatic ulcer of the oral cavity is a localized breach in the oral …
PART 1 — General Presentation, Asymptomatic Phase & Local Mass Effects 1. General Overview of Clinical Presentation (How These Patients Present) Atherosclerotic aneurysms are clinically deceptive. They often remain silent for years Symptoms usually appear only when: The aneurysm becomes …
