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[Multilocular angiosarcoma with involvement of the heart]
R Elfner1, R Gladisch, K Wentz
1I. Medizinische Klinik, Universität Heidelberg.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|November 15, 1991
Summary
A rare case of angiosarcoma presented initially as a thyroid tumor, later spreading to the left atrium and other sites. Echocardiography is crucial for staging angiosarcoma.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is an aggressive malignancy.
- Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor originating from endothelial cells.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old woman with a history of thyroid tumor developed abdominal and gluteal masses.
- Echocardiography revealed a left atrial mass with central necrosis, originating from the interatrial septum and aortic root.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed angiosarcoma in the thyroid, abdominal, gluteal, and atrial tumors.
- The left atrial angiosarcoma rapidly infiltrated the atrial septum and right atrium.
Implications:
- This case suggests that left atrial angiosarcoma can be the primary site.
- Echocardiography is recommended for staging patients with suspected angiosarcoma.