J Korean Soc Echocardiogr. 2002 Jun;10(1):69-73. Korean. Published online June 30, 2002. https://doi.org/10.4250/jkse.2002.10.1.69 | |
Copyright © 2002 Korean Society of Echocardiography |
Seung Woon Rha, Wan Joo Shim, Seong Mi Park, Sang Won Park, Do Sun Lim, Young Hoon Kim and Young Moo Ro | |
Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. | |
Abstract
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The incidence of primary malignant cardiac tumor, especially a primary cardiac sarcoma is extremely rare and seldom causes symptoms until late in its course. Early recognition of tumor is vital because it allows prompt and proper management. We report a rare case of cardiac sarcoma who presented as a hemopericardium after straining. Right atrial mass was diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was performed to investigate the cause of hemopericardium. |
Keywords: Cardiac sarcoma; Pericardial tamponade |