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A Giant Right Atrial Hemangioma- Case Report
Rajeev Thilak1, Ananthkumar Sivanesan1, Hemachandren Munuswamy2
1Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, IND.
Cureus
|June 6, 2022
Summary
A rare right atrial hemangioma, a benign cardiac tumor, was surgically removed from a 55-year-old female. Imaging suggesting a homogenous vascular mass aids diagnosis of this sporadic heart tumor.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare, with cardiac myxoma being the most common.
- Cardiac hemangioma is an exceptionally infrequent benign cardiac tumor.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old female presented with chest pain and dyspnea.
- Echocardiography and CT revealed a right atrial mass, diagnosed as hemangioma post-surgery.
- The tumor presented as a homogenous mass with significant vascularity on imaging.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the right atrial mass confirmed it as a hemangioma.
- The case highlights the rarity and diagnostic indicators of cardiac hemangioma.
Implications:
- Cardiac hemangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses with homogenous and vascular imaging features.
- This case underscores the importance of accurate preoperative diagnosis and surgical planning for rare cardiac tumors.
