a Record control number 000311528700009

a ISSN 0015-5659

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number QP31.2

b Item number .A34 2012

a Personal name Comunoglu, C.

h Medium Electronic Document

a Title Age-related histopathological changes in the cardiac conducting system in the Turkish population: an evaluation of 202 autopsy cases.

c Statement of responsibility, etc C. Çomunoğlu, N.Comunoglu, B.Eren, O. Tanriover, N.Turkmen, U. N. Gundogmus, F.Eren.

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2012.

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Via Medica,

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Gdansk :

a Summary, etc Background: Histopathological features of the cardiac conducting system (CCS) in the Turkish population have not been investigated previously. Material and methods: We examined CCS of 202 autopsy heart specimens dissected between the years 2004 and 2005 in Bursa Forensic Medicine Institution. Of the 202 cases from all age groups, 154 were males and 48 were females. Results: In our cases, an increase in fibrous and adipose tissue concordant with age, indicating an age-related nature, were detected. Fibrous and fatty tissue infiltration appeared at the age of 35. Fatty infiltration started between the ages 20 and 34 years at the sinoatrial node (SAN). There was no relationship between obesity and fatty tissue infiltration in SAN and atrioventricular node (AVN). In 4 cases calcification and in 19 cases inflammation was observed. Amyloid accumulation was not present. In 7 cases myocardial infarction not involving CCS was seen. In 1 case fibroelastoma was detected. Conclusions: In the Turkish population age-related fibrosis and fatty infiltration in CCS appeared at the age of 35 years and increased with age. Fatty infiltration in the SAN started at a younger age than that reported in the literature. In cases where the cause of death could not be determined, we could not detect lethal pathological features. However, we think that examination of the CCS will improve the quality of autopsy diagnosis. (Folia Morphol 2012; 71,3: 178-182)

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Anatomy

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Near East University Article

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Makale

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Conduction system

a Main entry heading Folia Morphologica

g Relationship information AUG 2012, Vol 71 Issue 3, p178-182

x International Standard Serial Number 00155659