Think outside the box: a case report of utilization of an excimer laser sheath as an intracardiac bioptome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignant cardiac tumours are rare entities that cause severe morbidity and mortality. Possible treatment options vary between surgical removement, (immuno-) chemotherapy, and palliative care, whilst diagnostic workup comprises of imaging and histopathology analysis. Excimer laser sheaths are a new possibility to extract significant tissue samples to offer adequate treatment.

Case summary

A 67-year-old Caucasian female presented with progressive shortness of breath, new onset of fevers, weight loss, and recurrent night sweats. She showed signs of upper venous stasis.Cardiac imaging revealed an obstructive, hypoperfused right atrial mass superior to the tricuspid valve and a sessile structure at the mitral valve. Guideline-directed therapy for endocarditis was star

SUBMITTER: Schenker N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010480 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature