Primary Cardiac Tumors: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Research Studies - Year 2022, Vol 2, Issue 05
Abstract
Inrtoduction: Cardiac tumors are exceedingly rare. Majority of tumors are metastatic secondaries rather than that of primary cardiac origin. Even if most of the tumors are benign, the cardiac location itself can be fatal. Advanced imaging modalities have enabled early detection of cardiac tumors. In the present study we analysed a series of 7 primary cardiac tumors over a period of 3 years, with reference to clinical, radiological, morphological and immunohistochemical findings at the Department of Pathology, Government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram. Method: Institutional records were reviewed for all the diagnosed primary cardiac tumors. Results: We reviewed 7 cases of primary cardiac tumors .All cases were adults with equal gender distribution. The majority of cases were benign primary cardiac myxomas, exclusively in left atrium. One case each of epithelioid hemangiendothelioma involving both right and left atria and cardiac angiosarcoma involving the interatrial septum were diagnosed. Conclusion: Although cardiac tumors are rare entity, its prompt diagnosis has significant role in reducing patient mortality and morbidity.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nimisha S, Dr. Jaimie Anandan, Dr. Ruby Elizabeth, Dr. Krishna G. Balachandran, Dr. Lilarani Vijayaraghavan
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