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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
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Asymptomatic left ventricular hemangioma.
Su-Jin Jeong1, Sang-Hoon Seol1, Dong-Hee Park1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Radiology Case Reports
|May 12, 2017
Summary
Cardiac hemangiomas are rare benign tumors. This case highlights incidental echocardiography discovery, emphasizing the need for advanced imaging and surgical excision for diagnosis and complication avoidance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac hemangiomas are exceptionally rare benign neoplasms.
- They are typically asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
Observation:
- This report details an asymptomatic cardiac hemangioma.
- The tumor was incidentally detected during a routine echocardiography examination.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of cardiac hemangioma often requires multiple advanced imaging modalities.
- Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and coronary angiography aid in diagnosis.
Implications:
- Surgical excision is recommended for definitive diagnosis and to prevent potential complications.
- This case underscores the importance of further investigation following incidental findings.
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