Related Experiment Videos
[A case of left ventricular hemangioma]
M Sakai1, M Yamada, K Yoshitake
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology, Saga Prefectural Hospital, Japan.
[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai
|March 1, 1994
Summary
A rare left ventricular hemangioma was surgically removed from a 54-year-old man presenting with chest discomfort. This successful resection represents the seventh reported surgical case globally.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cardiac tumors are rare, with hemangiomas of the left ventricle being exceptionally uncommon.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing cardiac hemangiomas.
Observation:
- A 54-year-old male presented with chest discomfort.
- Coronary angiograms revealed normal coronary arteries and a contrast blush in the interventricular septum.
- Transesophageal echocardiography identified a small, mobile tumor within the ventricular septum.
Findings:
- The left ventricular tumor was completely resected via a transaortic approach under cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of capillary hemangioma.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in patients with unexplained chest discomfort.
- Successful surgical management of left ventricular hemangioma is feasible and leads to good outcomes.
- Further documentation of such rare cases contributes valuable data to the limited world literature on surgical treatments.