Cardiac angiosarcoma: Diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging

Authors
Llado, GJP Garau, MR Tudanca, JO Bethencourt, A Baixeras, RB Gubianas, OB
Citation
Gjp. Llado et al., Cardiac angiosarcoma: Diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging, REV ESP CAR, 53(7), 2000, pp. 1001-1004
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA
ISSN journal
03008932 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1001 - 1004
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-8932(200007)53:7<1001:CADBMR>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The case of a young male with a primary cardiac angiosarcoma of the right a trium is reported. The patient presented with a relapsing cardiac tamponade due to hemopericardium, the diagnosis being made by magnetic resonance. Th e resection of the tumor did not prevent an adverse outcome, as the patient died due to metastatic dissemination.