Key result
Extensive resection of a 40 × 49mm cardiac paraganglioma infiltrating multiple anatomic structures was performed in a young woman, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
Why the study?
Cardiac paragangliomas are rare tumors accounting for about 2% of all paragangliomas, with only limited evidence of malignant transformation.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the feasibility and necessity of a multidisciplinary approach for the extensive resection of complex cardiac paragangliomas infiltrating multiple anatomic structures.
Supports feasibility of extensive resection in select cases; leaves open optimal strategies and outcomes in larger series.
BACKGROUND: Cardiac paragangliomas are rare tumors that develop from neural crest cells. They account for about 2% of all paragangliomas and there is only limited evidence of malignant transformation. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a young woman with atypical symptoms, which are related to the mass effect of the 40 × 49mm cardiac tumor on top of the left atrium. The patient underwent an extensive resection of the tumor including the root of the pulmonary trunk, the ascending aorta, and the left main artery. CONCLUSIONS: The present case is of great importance showing the need for multidisciplinary approach in the management of cardiac tumors that infiltrate multiple anatomic structures.
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Németh et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Cardiac paraganglioma (n=1). Extensive resection of the tumor was evaluated. Extensive resection of a 40 × 49mm cardiac paraganglioma infiltrating multiple anatomic structures was performed in a young woman, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
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