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Elio Venturini1, Lucia Magni, Carlo Franchini
1Department of Cardiology, Ospedale Civile di Cecina, Italy. vent.elio@tin.it
Insights
Cardiac hemangiomas, rare benign heart tumors, are typically found in younger individuals. This case highlights a rare instance of an asymptomatic 71-year-old woman diagnosed with a cardiac hemangioma.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac hemangiomas are uncommon benign neoplasms originating from the heart's vascular tissue.
- They are generally diagnosed in younger or middle-aged patient populations.
Observation:
- A case study involving an asymptomatic 71-year-old woman presenting with a cardiac mass detected via echocardiogram.
- The initial echocardiogram suggested a cardiac mass, with specific features hinting at hemangioma.
Findings:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and coronary arteriography confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac hemangioma.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed the characteristic "tumor blush" associated with hemangiomas.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic for cardiac hemangioma diagnosis.
- It underscores the importance of advanced imaging techniques like MRI and arteriography in diagnosing rare cardiac tumors.
- Highlights the potential for asymptomatic presentation in elderly patients.
Abstract:
Hemangiomas are rare benign neoplasms of the heart generally diagnosed in young or middle-aged patients. We report a case of asymptomatic 71-year-old-woman in whom the tumor was detected after an echocardiogram. Echocardiography directs the diagnosis toward a cardiac mass but some aspects can suggest the hemangioma; MRI and coronary arteriography establishes the diagnosis showing the typical tumor blush.
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