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Right atrial cavernous hemangioma

Manikappa Shashikanth1, Sandler Nicola2, Chen Yi2

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia.

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
|July 21, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Benign cardiac hemangiomas, rare heart tumors, are best diagnosed with echocardiography. While 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) offers detailed location data, operating room time constraints can limit its comprehensive use.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Benign cardiac hemangiomas are uncommon neoplasms that can occur within or on the surface of the heart.
  • The epicardium is the most frequent location for these rare cardiac tumors.

Observation:

  • Echocardiography is the primary diagnostic tool for identifying cardiac masses.
  • Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D TEE) can provide precise anatomical information regarding mass location.

Findings:

  • Despite the potential for detailed spatial data, the practical application of 3D TEE in the operating room is often hindered by time limitations.
  • Comprehensive examination and real-time 3D rendering during surgery present significant challenges.

Implications:

  • The findings suggest a need for optimized protocols for intraoperative echocardiography in diagnosing cardiac hemangiomas.
  • Balancing diagnostic accuracy with surgical efficiency remains a key consideration in managing these rare tumors.

Keywords:
3D echocardiography for massesCavernouscardiac masshemangiomaright atrium Cardiac hemangioma

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