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.

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  • 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

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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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