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Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Cardiac Sarcoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Angiosarcomas are rare and often a fatal manifestation of cardiac tumors. This paper presents a case of a sarcoma with protrusion through the mitral valve. Angiographic findings demonstrated a tumor blush, supplied by the right coronary and left anterior descending arteries. The patient survived for a few weeks after the diagnosis.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102844

Authors: Rahul Gandhi, Samuel King, Bijia Shi, Alexander Sasse

Institution: Wellington Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850