Cardiac Angiosarcoma: A Case with Bilateral Pleural and Pericardial Effusion
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Published:2014-01-03
Issue:6
Volume:16
Page:353
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ISSN:1522-6662
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Container-title:The Heart Surgery Forum
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language:
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Short-container-title:HSF
Author:
Oc Mehmet,Farsak Bora,Arun Oguzhan,Oc Bahar,Simsek Murat,Yıldırım Serkan
Abstract
Cardiac sarcomas are rare malignant tumors. Angiosarcoma is the most common cardiac sarcoma and is present in up to 33% of cases. Angiosarcomas have a poor prognosis, with a short survival expectancy. We report a case of a right atrial angiosarcoma treated by partial tumor resection followed by chemotherapy.
Publisher
Carden Jennings Publishing Co.
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Surgery,General Medicine
Cited by
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