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Cardiac hamartoma. A case report.

A Tanimura¹, M Kato, M Morimatsu

¹Department of Pathology, Shimonoseki City Hospital, Japan.

Acta Pathologica Japonica

|November 1, 1988

Summary

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A rare cardiac hamartoma was incidentally discovered during an autopsy. This benign heart tumor presented as a polypoid lesion at the apex, showing a mix of collagen, fat, and muscle cells.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Pathology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Cardiac hamartomas are rare, benign tumors typically found incidentally.
Understanding their histological composition is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Observation:

A polypoid lesion was observed at the apex of the heart during an autopsy.
The lesion was distinct from surrounding pericardial tissue.

Findings:

Microscopic examination revealed dense collagenous tissue, mature adipose tissue, and proliferated blood vessels.
Cardiac muscle cells were present, showing hypertrophy and disarray within the tumor.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited literature on cardiac hamartomas.
Accurate identification of cardiac hamartomas is important to differentiate from malignant neoplasms.