Cardiac Angiosarcoma: A Case with Bilateral Pleural and Pericardial Effusion
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.2013299Abstract
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.References
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