Open AccessEpicardial carvernous hemangioma: The diagnostic challenge of a middle mediastinal mass
Author(s) -
Drevet Gabrielle,
Chalabreysse Lara,
Gamondes Delphine,
Tronc François,
Maury JeanMichel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
thoracic cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.823
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 1759-7714
pISSN - 1759-7706
DOI - 10.1111/1759-7714.14074
Subject(s) - medicine , mediastinum , differential diagnosis , mediastinal mass , radiology , surgical resection , hemangioma , mediastinal tumor , resection , right atrium , surgery , pathology
Abstract Primary tumors in the middle mediastinum are rare and pose diagnostic challenges. Lymphomas, mediastinal cysts and thymomas most frequently affect this anatomic area. Primary cardiac tumors are rare and constitute a differential diagnosis for the inferior middle mediastinum. Surgical exploration and resection is often mandatory in order to make a definitive diagnosis. Here, we report the case of a 69 year‐old women who presented with persistent dyspnea. A complete preoperative workup revealed a large tissular mass adjacent to the right atrium. A diagnosis of a typical epicardial cavernous hemangioma was made following surgical resection.