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Asako Takahashi1, Masahiro Sakurai, Takuya Fujikawa
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Hospital Organization Sendai Medical Center, 2-8-8, Miyagino, Miyagino-ku, Sendai 983-8520, Japan.
Insights
A 61-year-old female had a 6 cm cardiac hemangioma successfully removed from her left atrial appendage. This cardiac tumor resection resulted in an uneventful recovery and discharge.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cardiac tumors are rare, necessitating accurate diagnosis and surgical management.
- Left atrial appendage masses require careful evaluation to rule out various pathologies.
- Hemangiomas, though common in other tissues, are infrequent primary cardiac tumors.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old female presented with a mass in the left atrial appendage.
- The mass measured 6 cm and was surgically excised.
- Post-operative pathological examination confirmed an endocardial-based cardiac hemangioma.
Findings:
- Complete resection of the 6 cm cardiac hemangioma was achieved.
- The patient experienced an uneventful post-operative recovery.
- Diagnosis was confirmed as a rare endocardial hemangioma of the heart.
Implications:
- Surgical excision is a viable treatment for symptomatic cardiac hemangiomas.
- Early diagnosis and complete resection can lead to favorable patient outcomes.
- This case adds to the literature on managing rare cardiac tumors, specifically hemangiomas.
Abstract:
We present a case of a 61-year-old female who underwent excision of the mass within left atrial appendage. She underwent cardiac surgery due to cardiac tumor. The tumor was measured 6 cm, and it was completely resected. After surgery, pathological examination diagnosed endocardiac-based cardiac hemangioma. The post operative course was uneventful and the patient discharged on the 18th postoperative day.
