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Intracardiac extension of an intracaval sarcoma of endometrial origin.

Authors :
Phillips MR
Bower TC
Orszulak TA
Hartmann LC
Source :
The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 1995 Mar; Vol. 59 (3), pp. 742-4.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

A 52-year-old woman was diagnosed with a cardiac tumor by transesophageal echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging. An intraoperative biopsy indicated the mass was low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma. Successful tumor removal from the heart and inferior vena cava was accomplished with the use of hypothermic circulatory arrest. The chronically occluded infrarenal portion of the inferior vena cava was transected. The patient has no evidence of recurrent disease after a follow-up of 18 months and has no significant restriction in her daily activities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003-4975
Volume :
59
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7887724
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4975(94)00580-X