What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the challenges posed by right atrial masses and their extension into surrounding structures in cardiac sarcoidosis cases.

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March 18, 2026Open Access

Right Atrial and SVC Cardiac Sarcoidosis

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Key Result

Cardiac sarcoidosis can present as a right atrial mass with rare extension into surrounding venous structures such as the superior vena cava.

Key Points

To explore the challenges posed by right atrial masses and their extension into surrounding structures in cardiac sarcoidosis cases.
Literature review of documented cases
Analysis of diagnostic images
Discussion of clinical implications
Identified rare instances of extension into venous structures
Noted significant diagnostic challenges for healthcare providers
Discussed implications for treatment strategies

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Population

Patients with right atrial and superior vena cava (SVC) cardiac sarcoidosis

Highlights the diagnostic challenge of right atrial masses extending into venous structures, specifically in the context of cardiac sarcoidosis.

Main Result

Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%

Abstract

Right atrial (RA) masses create diagnostic challenges; extension into surrounding venous structures is rare.

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Authors

Collin M. Barrett

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Sebastián Iturra

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Charles C. Gornick

Electrophysiology

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JACC Case Reports

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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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Barrett et al. (Sun,) reported a other. Cardiac sarcoidosis can present as a right atrial mass with rare extension into surrounding venous structures such as the superior vena cava.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43cb4e9516ffd37a54b2 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107409

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Right Atrial and SVC Cardiac Sarcoidosis

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Structured PICO

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