Dysphonia as a Presenting Symptom of a Giant Left Atrial Sarcoma Developing within Five Years

Elbayomi, Mohamed; Nooh, Ehab; Weyand, Michael; Agaimy, Abbas; Harig, Frank

doi:10.1055/s-0042-1751028

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“…For a long time, particularly affected patients with benign cardiac tumors are asymptomatic. Malignant cardiac tumors, on the other hand, are characterized by a short history and a rapid course [14]. The typical age of manifestation is between 20 and 60 years.…”

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Rare Case Report: Left Atrial Sarcoma Obstructing the Left Ventricular Inflow

Kaemmerer,

Suleiman,

Agaimy

et al. 2023

JCM

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Malignant cardiac tumors of the heart are extremely rare and may present tremendous diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. These tumors are able to infiltrate the heart and metastasize systemically. Early detection is often elusive as the clinical presentation is highly variable, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. Despite a multidisciplinary approach, the prognosis for patients with malignant cardiac tumors remains guarded. Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiac surgeons, oncologists and critical care specialists are crucial in the management of this disease. Further research is needed to better understand the pathomechanisms of tumor-related complications and to develop effective treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. The rare case of a 78-year-old woman with left atrial tumor requiring emergency surgery for acutely developing mitral valve obstruction is presented. Pathology confirmed an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. This patient tragically did not survive, highlighting the difficulties of managing such a rare and deceptive heart disease.

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Rare Case Report: Left Atrial Sarcoma Obstructing the Left Ventricular Inflow

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Agaimy

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Case of left atrial myxoid sarcoma with lung metastases presented as a cardiogenic shock: a case report and literature review

Khalil

Omar

Khalil

et al. 2023

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Introduction and importance: Cardiac tumors are a rare condition that typically presents with nonspecific symptoms. Among the histologic patterns, myxoid sarcomas are rarely identified and may have a less favorable prognosis. Reporting a case of this type of cardiac tumor can increase awareness about this condition and aid in early diagnosis, potentially leading to better outcomes. Case presentation: We are presenting a case of a 41-year-old female with left atrial myxoid sarcoma, which was presented with a cardiogenic shock picture. She underwent surgical excision of the mass and was discharged in good condition. After discharge, she deteriorated and was found to have lung metastases. Clinical discussion: Primary cardiac sarcomas, due to their rarity and poor prognosis, are often diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease and lack sufficient data to establish a standard course of treatment. The cornerstone of therapy is surgical resection. However, novel therapeutic approaches must be developed. Conclusions: Primary cardiac tumors should be suspected in adult patients with progressive dyspnea, and a biopsy should also be done to determine the histopathological pattern of the mass and estimate the overall prognosis and outcomes.

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Dysphonia as a Presenting Symptom of a Giant Left Atrial Sarcoma Developing within Five Years

Cited by 2 publications

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Rare Case Report: Left Atrial Sarcoma Obstructing the Left Ventricular Inflow

Rare Case Report: Left Atrial Sarcoma Obstructing the Left Ventricular Inflow

Case of left atrial myxoid sarcoma with lung metastases presented as a cardiogenic shock: a case report and literature review

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