Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma originating from the atrial septum and associated pulmonary infarction: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma is a rare condition with limited treatment options for advanced stages. Surgery and chemotherapy are currently the mainstay treatments; however, survival rates remain low.

Case presentation

A 64-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath was found to have an obstructive right atrial mass, along with pulmonary infarction and metastasis. She was ultimately diagnosed with advanced primary cardiac synovial sarcoma. Following surgery, the patient's symptoms improved, and she underwent chemotherapy and anti-angiogenic therapy, but unfortunately, her survival time was only 8 months.

Conclusion

 This case report aims to enhance clinicians' understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of primar

SUBMITTER: Xu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11335867 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature