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Cardiac hemangioma complicated with cerebral and coronary embolization

Hikmet Koçak1, Ahmet Ozyazicioğlu, Cemal Gündoğdu

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk Universitesi loj. No: 50/8, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. hkocak54@hotmail.com

Heart and Vessels
|November 30, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Cardiac hemangiomas, rare benign heart tumors, present diagnostic challenges. This case highlights successful surgical resection and favorable outcomes for left ventricle hemangioma.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Cardiac hemangiomas are uncommon benign vascular neoplasms affecting the heart.
  • Their rarity and varied clinical presentations complicate diagnosis and surgical management.

Observation:

  • Echocardiography identified a cardiac mass within the left ventricle.
  • The patient underwent surgical resection of the mass.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac hemangioma.
  • The surgical intervention resulted in a favorable short-term outcome.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the limited surgical experience with cardiac hemangiomas.
  • Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in cardiac hemangioma cases.

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