An unusual case of acute cardiac tamponade caused by a cardiac hemangioma.

Cardiac hemangiomas are exceedingly rare and can lead to cardiac tamponade. Cardiac tamponade is a true medical emergency that can cause cardiovascular collapse and death if not managed appropriately. There are many causes of cardiac tamponade such as trauma, autoimmune causes, and malignancy. Cardiac tumors are difficult to diagnose and may be present on advanced imaging including cardiac MRI. For patients with cardiac tumors causing tamponade, emergent pericardiocentesis and cardiovascular surgery consultation are necessary in management. We present a unique case of cardiac tamponade caused by a cardiac hemangioma.