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Cardiac Mass in a 78-Year-Old Patient With a History of Cancer: Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges

Authors :
Bihong Zhao, MD, PhD
Ayah Zaqqa, MD
Michelle M. McDonald, DO
Ismael A. Salas de Armas, MD
Igor D. Gregoric, MD
L. Maximilian Buja, MD
Source :
Texas Heart Institute Journal, Vol 51, Iss 2, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
The Texas Heart Institute, 2024.

Abstract

Primary cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive malignancy that commonly metastasizes to various organs. The presenting symptoms are typically nonspecific, so a comprehensive examination is required to confirm the diagnosis promptly. This case report describes the presentation of an older patient with a history of neoplasms. Echocardiography and biopsy were performed, but despite surgical intervention to resect a large right atrial mass, the patient died. A final diagnosis of primary angiosarcoma was made based on the resected specimen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15266702
Volume :
51
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Texas Heart Institute Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5ff5d4be8f7840028dc97965deea3e27
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-23-8299