Primary cardiac angiosarcoma: a review and case report.
Primary cardiac tumors, both benign and malignant, are rare. Approximately 25% of primary cardiac tumors are malignant, with the majority of these being sarcomas. One of the most common sarcomas is angiosarcoma. A case of primary angiosarcoma of the heart is presented which illustrates several of the features of this malignancy. The administration of systemic chemotherapy resulted in a brief stabilization of disease before progression and subsequent death occurred. Clinical signs and symptoms of cardiac tumors and diagnostic testing are discussed. Therapeutic options and efficacy of therapy are reviewed.
Tracy
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Zaloznik
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans