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Left ventricular tumor masquerading as multiple sclerosis.

G W Albers, S M Avalos, M Weinrich

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    Cardiac tumors can mimic multiple sclerosis symptoms. A rare left ventricular tumor, diagnosed as cavernous angiectasia, was discovered in a patient with a nine-year history of presumed multiple sclerosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neurology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Neurologic symptoms like relapsing and remitting episodes are often diagnosed as multiple sclerosis.
    • Diagnostic challenges arise when symptoms have an atypical presentation or origin.

    Observation:

    • A 30-year-old male patient presented with a nine-year history of neurologic symptoms initially diagnosed as multiple sclerosis.
    • Advanced cardiac imaging revealed an unusual tumor in the left ventricle.

    Findings:

    • Pathologic examination identified the tumor as cavernous angiectasia, a previously undescribed histologic entity.
    • Embolization from cardiac tumors can present with neurologic manifestations mimicking multiple sclerosis.

    Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering cardiac sources for neurologic symptoms.
  • Multiple echocardiograms may be necessary for accurate diagnosis of cardiac tumors presenting as neurologic disease.
  • Recognition of cavernous angiectasia as a potential cause of embolic events is crucial for patient management.