Case of Epicarditis Mimicking a Cardiac Mass
Author Information
Author(s): Asa M Margolis, Andrew B Emmerman, Mario Rascon, Saima I Chaudhry
Primary Institution: North Shore University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can asymptomatic epicarditis occur without constrictive physiology and present as a cardiac mass?
Conclusion
This case is the first reported instance of asymptomatic epicarditis presenting as an incidental cardiac mass.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease.
- Biopsy revealed epicarditis without parietal pericardium involvement.
- The case highlights the importance of cardiac biopsy in diagnosing cardiac masses.
Takeaway
A 71-year-old man had a rare type of heart inflammation that looked like a tumor but wasn't, and he also had stomach cancer.
Methodology
The case was evaluated through various imaging techniques and a biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
71-year-old Caucasian male with a history of several health issues.
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