Sarcoma of the Heart: a Rare Intracardiac Tumor and Review of Literature
- Author:
MR Norhafizah
;
MD Noraini
;
AM Sakr
;
MS Shiran
;
MA Razana
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cardiac tumours, myofibroblastic sarcoma, right atrium
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2009;5(2):57-62
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary sarcoma of the heart are exceptionally rare and are aggressive tumours. We report a 38-year-old Chinese lady who had an intermediate grade sarcoma with myofibroblastic differentiation. The tumour was found in the right atrium. Literature reviews of rare intracardiac sarcomas are discussed.
