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Multimodality imaging in preparation for resection of a right atrial cavernous hemangioma
Ying Gao1,2, Wenqian Wu1,2, Li Zhang1,2
1Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Insights
A rare cardiac cavernous hemangioma was found in a 56-year-old male. Multimodality imaging was key to successful surgical resection of this benign heart tumor.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac cavernous hemangiomas are exceptionally rare primary benign cardiac tumors.
- These tumors can occur in various cardiac chambers.
Observation:
- A case of cardiac cavernous hemangioma located in the right atrium near the coronary sinus is presented.
- The patient was a 56-year-old male who remained asymptomatic.
Findings:
- Multimodality imaging was utilized to characterize the cardiac hemangioma.
- Successful surgical resection of the tumor was achieved.
Implications:
- This case underscores the critical role of multimodality imaging in diagnosing cardiac hemangiomas.
- Accurate imaging is essential for planning effective surgical interventions for these rare tumors.
Abstract:
A cardiac cavernous hemangioma is an extremely rare primary benign cardiac tumor. Herein, we report a case of cavernous hemangioma in the right atrium and close to the coronary sinus of an asymptomatic 56-year-old male who underwent multimodality imaging and successful resection of the cavernous hemangioma. Our case highlights that multimodality imaging plays an important role in characterizing cardiac hemangiomas and determining the surgical plan.
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