J Korean Soc Echocardiogr.  2002 Jun;10(1):69-73.

A Case of Right Atrial Sarcoma Complicated with Hemopericardium and Cardiac Tamponade

• Rha SW
• Shim WJ
• Park SM
• Park SW
• Lim DS
• Kim YH
• Ro YM

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Cardiac sarcoma; Pericardial tamponade

MeSH Terms

Cardiac Tamponade*
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Heart Neoplasms
Incidence
Pericardial Effusion*
Sarcoma*