Characterization and management of cardiac involvement of thymic epithelial tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) commonly infiltrate mediastinal structures, cardiac involvement is uncommon and has not been systematically studied. The purpose of this study was to describe our single-institution experience of the clinical presentation, treatment, and follow-up of cardiac involvement in patients with TETs.

Methods

A single-institution retrospective review of cardiac involvement among patients with TETs from 2008 to 2012.

Results

The frequency of cardiac involvement was 4%. All five patients with confirmed cardiac disease had left heart involvement. Only one patient was symptomatic. Myocardial invasion was the most common mode of involvement followed by transvenous spread. Surgical resection of the involved area was attempted in

SUBMITTER: Thomas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3552332 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature