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Elusive Cardiac Angiosarcoma in a Young Pregnant Female: Rare Presentation With Fatal Outcome
Abdelkarim Waness1, Amal A Batoon2, Imran Mirza3
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar.
Cardiology Research
|February 16, 2017
Summary
This case report details a rare angiosarcoma (AS) cordis in a pregnant woman, highlighting diagnostic challenges and poor prognosis. Early detection is crucial for improving outcomes in this aggressive cardiac tumor during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Heart tumors are rare and pose diagnostic challenges, particularly in pregnant women.
- Angiosarcoma (AS) cordis is an aggressive cardiac malignancy with limited documented cases during pregnancy.
Observation:
- A young, healthy pregnant female presented with a rare right atrial angiosarcoma (AS) cordis.
- Diagnosis was delayed until advanced symptomatology and imaging revealed the tumor.
- An emergency cesarean section successfully delivered a healthy infant.
Findings:
- Despite aggressive chemotherapy, the patient succumbed to the disease two months post-diagnosis.
- The combination of aggressive cardiac AS and pregnancy is associated with severe complications and rapid mortality.
- Few cases exist, underscoring the rarity and severity of this condition.
Implications:
- Increased physician awareness of cardiac angiosarcoma in pregnant patients is essential.
- Early and diligent diagnostic efforts are critical for potentially improving patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the need for further research into managing rare cardiac tumors during pregnancy.
