Maneuvering the management of a rare case of primary undifferentiated cardiac sarcoma

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Abstract

Objective: Rare disease Background: Primary cardiac tumors are rare and mostly benign. Cardiac sarcomas are the most common malignant neo-plasms of the heart and harbor a dismal prognosis of 6 to 12 months. The diagnosis of cardiac sarcomas may be challenging. Treatment entails surgical resection despite the high rate of recurrence, as well as adjuvant chemotherapy. Case Report: In this report, we discuss a case of a 58-year-old male with undifferentiated pleomorphic primary cardiac sarcomas who received multiple lines of treatment that included surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy and was alive more than 4 years after his diagnosis. Herein, we discuss the different treatment regimens utilized and we present detailed imaging of his case findings at different treatment stages. Conclusions: Treatment of undifferentiated pleomorphic cardiac sarcoma requires a multidisciplinary approach. Surgery and adjuvant treatment are commonly utilized, while neoadjuvant treatment is under investigation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere918878
JournalAmerican Journal of Case Reports
Volume21
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Adjuvant
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Chemoradiotherapy
  • Sarcoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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