[Primary pericardial sarcoma]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2003 Apr;96(4):355-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We present the case of a 50 years old male revealed by a recurrent pericardial effusion. The diagnosis of malignancy was confirmed by direct biopsy. The treatment consisted in surgical excision and chemotherapy. The patient was asymptomatic 17 months after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Heart Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pericardial Effusion / etiology*
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma / drug therapy
  • Sarcoma / surgery*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome