Agboola Adesola A, Oshikoya Adetola F, Fasoranti-Sowemimo Oluwatobiloba F, Sachdev Priyanka, Samreen Iqra, Anigbo Chinyere L, Haseeb Muhammad, Nasir Hira
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dele Hospitals Lagos, Lagos, NGA.
Internal Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, CYP.
Cureus. 2023 Aug 23;15(8):e43962. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43962. eCollection 2023 Aug.
Cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor arising from the endothelial cells of the heart. It accounts for only a small fraction of all cardiac neoplasms and has a poor prognosis. We present a challenging case of a 20-year-old student who presented exertional dyspnea, palpitation, and occasional chest discomfort. Her clinical picture, radiological and pathological investigations confirm the diagnosis of cardiac angiosarcoma with pulmonary metastasis. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management for improved patient outcomes.
心脏血管肉瘤是一种罕见且侵袭性强的恶性肿瘤,起源于心脏的内皮细胞。它仅占所有心脏肿瘤的一小部分,预后较差。我们报告了一例具有挑战性的病例,一名20岁的学生出现劳力性呼吸困难、心悸和偶尔的胸部不适。她的临床表现、影像学和病理学检查证实诊断为伴有肺转移的心脏血管肉瘤。该病例强调了早期诊断和多学科管理对改善患者预后的重要性。