Cardiac angiosarcoma: how multimodality imaging and excimer laser assisted intracardiac biopsy led to the correct diagnosis-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac angiosarcomas are exceptionally uncommon, and result in significant morbidity and mortality. Utilizing a multimodality approach enhances the characterization of the mass for optimal diagnostic outcomes. The recommended primary treatment involves complete surgical resection coupled with adjuvant radiochemotherapy. Excimer laser sheaths provide a novel option for extracting substantial tissue samples, facilitating appropriate and targeted treatment.

Case summary

A 54-year-old female presented with dyspnoea and chest pain. Cardiac imaging showed a large right atrial mass suspected to be malignant. Echocardiography was utilized for diagnosis, follow-ups, and as part of the biopsy procedure. However, adopting an off-label approach involving an excimer laser she

SUBMITTER: Veliqi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630895 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature