Cruz Palomera R, Valencia Gonzalez JD, Guzmán Olea J, Gutiérrez Castañeda RE, Rodríguez Alvarado JF, Camacho Huembes J, Arenas Fonseca JG, Carcaño Cuevas A, Guzman Olea G. A monster into the heart: an unusual presentation of cardiac leiomyosarcoma.
Egypt Heart J 2023;
75:101. [PMID:
38112855 PMCID:
PMC10730478 DOI:
10.1186/s43044-023-00429-3]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Malignant primary cardiac tumors are infrequent and can lead to an unfavorable prognosis if not identified and treated promptly. Early detection and prompt treatment of malignant primary cardiac tumors are crucial for a better prognosis. This article presents a case of primary cardiac leiomyosarcoma and reviews the literature on this topic.
CASE PRESENTATION
Female patient that developed recurrent pericardial effusion and hemodynamic instability caused by a cardiac tumor, later identified as leiomyosarcoma. Multidisciplinary treatment was administered to the patient.
CONCLUSIONS
The initial approach to this type of pathology should include multimodality imaging to establish a prompt diagnosis leading to complete standard treatment, to minimize risks to the patient's heart function which may include resection with complete margins of the neoplasm, otherwise the prognosis may be poor.
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