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[Pericardial fibrosarcoma demonstrated by Ga-67 scintigraphy]
Kaku Igaku. the Japanese Journal of Nuclear Medicine
|June 1, 1989
Summary
A rare malignant fibrosarcoma developed in the pericardium of a 31-year-old woman, potentially transforming from a prior benign hemangioma. Imaging confirmed a large, avascular mass causing cardiac failure.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Pericardial tumors are rare, with malignant fibrosarcoma being exceptionally uncommon.
- A history of benign pericardial tumors may indicate a risk for malignant transformation.