Primary Angiosarcoma of Pericardium with Cardiac Tamponade: A Case Report

Abstract

Primary tumors of the heart and major vessels are rare. Angiosarcoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the heart and usually involves the right atrium. Angiosarcoma originating from the pericardium is extremely rare and only several cases have been reported to date. The current study presents a case of primary angiosarcoma of pericardium with cardiac tamponade. After surgical treatment to relieve symptoms, the patient refused further therapies and died 3 months after diagnosis.

Keywords

• angiosarcoma
• pericardium