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Case report. MR and CT appearance of cardiac hemangioma
J L Kemp1, R M Kessler, V Raizada
1Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque 87131-5336, USA.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|May 1, 1996
Insights
This case study highlights cardiac hemangioma in a symptomatic individual. Magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging features are crucial for diagnosing cardiac tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cardiac tumors are rare, with hemangiomas being an uncommon subtype.
- Symptomatic presentation necessitates accurate and timely diagnosis.
Abstract:
We present a case of cardiac hemangioma in a symptomatic patient. MR and CT each have specific characteristics that should make one consider including or excluding this in the differential diagnosis of a cardiac tumor.