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Left atrial spindle cell sarcoma - case report.

Nihar Mehta1, Ajit Desai, Bharat Shivdasani

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India.

Indian Heart Journal
|August 30, 2012
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Primary spindle cell sarcoma of the left atrium is a rare and aggressive tumor. Despite surgical removal, recurrence is common, leading to a poor prognosis due to limited treatment options.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Primary spindle cell sarcoma of the left atrium is an exceptionally rare cardiac tumor.
  • This malignancy exhibits poor response to conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old male presented with a left atrial mass, surgically excised in February 2010.
  • Histopathology confirmed a high-grade spindle cell sarcoma.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced tumor recurrence in October 2010, necessitating reoperation.
  • A rapid secondary recurrence occurred within one month post-reoperation, leading to patient demise.

Implications:

  • The case highlights the aggressive nature and poor prognosis of primary left atrial spindle cell sarcoma.

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