Primary chondrosarcoma of the heart: a case report

Chondrosarcoma involving the heart has been previously reported but is extremely rare. Most chondrosarcoma described in the literature are secondary, and the primary site can be identified. We present an unusual case of primary cardiac chondrosarcoma which originated in the left atrium. Severe pulmonary edema was the first presentation. The sarcoma subsequently metastasized to the mandible and finally recurred in the right heart causing severe pulmonary emboli and myocardial failure.