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

Year: 2024

Type: article

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.

Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal

DOI: 10.14503/thij-23-8299

Authors: Bihong Zhao, Ayah Zaqqa, Michelle M. McDonald, Ismael A. Salas de Armas, Igor D. Gregoric, L. Maximilian Buja

Institutions: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

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: diamond

Funders: Abbott Laboratories, CryoLife, Abiomed