Primary cardiac angiosarcoma with isolated superior vena cava syndrome: a case report

Patients with cardiac angiosarcoma may present with atypical or nonspecific symptoms, such as with our patient presenting with isolated superior vena cava syndrome, and an atypical presentation may further delay the diagnosis. Late presenting cardiac angiosarcoma contributes to a worse prognosis and higher likelihood of metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Treatment typically includes chemotherapy and radiation but surgical excision, alone or in combination with other therapies, can provide the best prognosis. Early detection of cardiac angiosarcoma is crucial for improving outcomes.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published
2026-03-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05921-3
Primary Topic
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Primary cardiac angiosarcoma with isolated superior vena cava syndrome: a case report

Derek Kent, Kendra Coonse
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
article

Primary cardiac angiosarcoma with isolated superior vena cava syndrome: a case report

Derek Kent, Kendra Coonse
article en

Abstract

Patients with cardiac angiosarcoma may present with atypical or nonspecific symptoms, such as with our patient presenting with isolated superior vena cava syndrome, and an atypical presentation may further delay the diagnosis. Late presenting cardiac angiosarcoma contributes to a worse prognosis and higher likelihood of metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Treatment typically includes chemotherapy and radiation but surgical excision, alone or in combination with other therapies, can provide the best prognosis. Early detection of cardiac angiosarcoma is crucial for improving outcomes.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Eastern Idaho Technical College (US), Regional Medical Center (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.