Epicardial carvernous hemangioma : The diagnostic challenge of a middle mediastinal mass

Abstract Primary tumors in the middle mediastinum are rare and pose diagnostic challenges. Lymphomas, mediastinal cysts and thymomas most frequently affect this anatomic area. Primary cardiac tumors are rare and constitute a differential diagnosis for the inferior middle mediastinum. Surgical exploration and resection is often mandatory in order to make a definitive diagnosis. Here, we report the case of a 69 year‐old women who presented with persistent dyspnea. A complete preoperative workup revealed a large tissular mass adjacent to the right atrium. A diagnosis of a typical epicardial cavernous hemangioma was made following surgical resection..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Thoracic Cancer - 12(2021), 17, Seite 2404-2406

Beteiligte Personen:

Drevet, Gabrielle [VerfasserIn]
Chalabreysse, Lara [VerfasserIn]
Gamondes, Delphine [VerfasserIn]
Tronc, François [VerfasserIn]
Maury, Jean‐Michel [VerfasserIn]

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© 2021 China Lung Oncology Group and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

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3

doi:

10.1111/1759-7714.14074

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

WLY01378160X