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Intracardiac Glomus Tumor Obstructing the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract: A Rare Case Report
Bilge Ecemis Yilmaz1, Osman Fehmi Beyazal2, Korhan Erkanli1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Sisli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni
|August 4, 2025
Summary
This case report details a rare intracardiac glomus tumor, specifically a glomangioma, found in a patient's right ventricle. Surgical removal was successful, highlighting the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Intracardiac glomus tumors are exceptionally rare neoplasms originating from mesenchymal cells.
- While typically benign and cutaneous, visceral glomus tumors can occur outside the skin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of glomangioma within the right ventricle.
- To emphasize the significance of differential diagnosis for cardiac masses.
Main Methods:
- A 57-year-old female patient presented with dyspnea and arrhythmias.
- Diagnostic imaging included three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiogram and contrast-enhanced chest CT.
- Surgical resection of the cardiac mass was performed.
Main Results:
- Imaging revealed a mass in the right ventricle.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of benign intracardiac glomangioma.
- The patient underwent successful surgical treatment.
Conclusions:
- Benign intracardiac glomangioma is a rare cardiac tumor.
- Prompt surgical intervention and accurate pathological diagnosis are crucial for managing such rare conditions.
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