Language
English
Publication Date
8-2-2024
Journal
The Texas Heart Institute Journal
DOI
10.14503/THIJ-23-8299
PMID
39093814
PMCID
PMC11298980
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
8-2-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-Print
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.
Keywords
Heart neoplasms, neoplasm metastasis, diagnosis
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Zhao, Bihong; Zaqqa, Ayah; McDonald, Michelle M; et al., "Cardiac Mass in a 78-Year-Old Patient With a History of Cancer: Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges" (2024). The Texas Heart Institute Journal. 386.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/texasheartinstituejournal/386