Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3325068 International Journal of Gerontology 2015 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
Primary tumors of the heart and major vessels are rare. Angiosarcoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the heart and usually involves the right atrium. Angiosarcoma originating from the pericardium is extremely rare and only several cases have been reported to date. The current study presents a case of primary angiosarcoma of pericardium with cardiac tamponade. After surgical treatment to relieve symptoms, the patient refused further therapies and died 3 months after diagnosis.
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