Author:
Bae Dae-Hwan,Park Sangshin,Kim Min,Kim Sangmin,Choi Woong Gil,Bae Jang-Whan,Hwang Kyung-Kuk,Kim Dong-Woon,Cho Myeong-Chan,Lee Ju-Hee
Abstract
BackgroundPrimary cardiac tumors are rare, and malignant primary cardiac tumors are even rarer. Cardiac osteosarcoma is a very rare type of malignant primary cardiac tumor with limited reported cases. We present a case report of cardiac osteosarcoma and review its characteristics and the related literature.Case summaryA 44-year-old female patient without a specific medical history presented with intermittent dyspnea that started 1 month prior to presentation. A heterogeneous mass was observed in the left atrium on echocardiography and a large mass was observed in the left atrium on computed tomography. Surgery was performed under the suspicion of atypical cardiac myxoma, and the tumor was successfully removed. However, postoperative histopathological examination revealed cardiac osteosarcoma. The patient underwent chemotherapy and has been well maintained without recurrence for 10 years.ConclusionWe present a case report of the echocardiographic features and treatment strategies for cardiac osteosarcoma, an extremely rare cardiac tumor. Multimodal imaging can be helpful; however, a histological diagnosis through surgical resection is essential. Appropriate treatment and follow-up based on histological findings are necessary.
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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