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
- Derek Kent
- Kendra Coonse
Institutions
- Eastern Idaho Technical College (US)
- Regional Medical Center (US)
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