Abstract
58-year-old diabetic, ex-smoker with shortness of breath, recurrent pericardial effusion with impending cardiac tamponade was diagnosed with a pericardial mass on computed tomography, underwent surgical resection (partial pericardiectomy). Histopathology and immuno-histochemistry clinched the diagnosis of Pericardial Angiosarcoma. He refused further treatment.
Highlights
Background/Introduction 58-year-old diabetic, ex-smoker with shortness of breath, recurrent pericardial effusion with impending cardiac tamponade was diagnosed with a pericardial mass on computed tomography, underwent surgical resection
Histopathology and immunohistochemistry clinched the diagnosis of Pericardial Angiosarcoma
Aims/Objectives To augment our understanding of Cardiac and Pericardial Angiosarcoma and formulate a proper investigation workup plan including imaging modality of choice and multi-modality management plan
Summary
Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature Background/Introduction 58-year-old diabetic, ex-smoker with shortness of breath, recurrent pericardial effusion with impending cardiac tamponade was diagnosed with a pericardial mass on computed tomography, underwent surgical resection (partial pericardiectomy). Histopathology and immunohistochemistry clinched the diagnosis of Pericardial Angiosarcoma. Aims/Objectives To augment our understanding of Cardiac and Pericardial Angiosarcoma and formulate a proper investigation workup plan including imaging modality of choice and multi-modality management plan.
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