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

Author:

Zhao Bihong1,Zaqqa Ayah1,McDonald Michelle M.2,de Armas Ismael A. Salas3,Gregoric Igor D.3,Buja L. Maximilian4

Affiliation:

1. 1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas

2. 2Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Houston, Texas

3. 3Department of Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas

4. 4Cardiovascular Pathology, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas

Abstract

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.

Publisher

Texas Heart Institute Journal

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