Hemangioma of the right atrium: imaging and pathology

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Pathology
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Cardiac hemangiomas are rare, benign neoplasms.
• Typically present as well-defined, homogeneous, enhancing masses on imaging.

Observation:

• A 49-year-old woman presented with a cardiac hemangioma.
• Diagnosis was established using echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Findings:

• Multiple imaging modalities accurately depicted the cardiac hemangioma.
• Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac hemangioma.

Implications:

• Cardiac hemangiomas, though rare, exhibit diverse imaging characteristics.
• Imaging features can suggest the diagnosis of cardiac hemangioma, guiding clinical management.