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Primary cardiac angiosarcoma: a case report
Yin Yuan1, Zhao Yu1, Wenjie Diao2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China.
Frontiers in Oncology
|June 13, 2025
Summary
Primary cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare cancer. This case study highlights delayed diagnosis due to vague symptoms and explores treatment strategies for this rare heart tumor.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are exceptionally rare, affecting 0.17%–0.33% of individuals.
- Diagnosis is frequently delayed due to nonspecific clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A case of primary cardiac angiosarcoma (PCAS) presented initially with exertional palpitations.
- The patient later developed lung and liver metastases and underwent chemotherapy.
Findings:
- This report details diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for PCAS.
- It analyzes atypical disease progression, treatment rationale, and clinical insights through a literature review.
Implications:
- Understanding PCAS mechanisms is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in differential diagnoses.
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