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Giant intra-cardiac undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma: a case report
Thomas Saliba1, Anna Nowacka2, Panagiotis Antiochos3
1Radiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Rue du Bugnon 46, Lausanne 1005, Switzerland.
European Heart Journal. Case Reports
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Primary cardiac sarcomas are rare but aggressive. This case highlights undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, emphasizing the need for advanced imaging and palliative care in diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare and can severely impair heart function.
- Malignant cardiac tumors, especially undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, are aggressive and present with vague symptoms.
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