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- Title
A rare inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor appearing both inside and outside the heart.
- Authors
Li, Jiarong; Liu, Jijia; Yao, Xingwang; Yang, Jinfu
- Abstract
Background: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon cardiac tumor that primarily affects infants, children, and young adults. While complete surgical resection generally leads to a favorable prognosis, accurate diagnostic tests remain limited. Case presentation: We describe the case of a 26-year-old female who had a dual tumor inside and outside the heart and was misdiagnosed by echocardiography and MRI. We also review 71 cases of cardiac IMTs from the literature regarding their epidemiology, clinical presentation, and outcome. Conclusion: Early detection of this rare disorder is essential for optimal surgical management.
- Subjects
YOUNG adults; HEART tumors; SURGICAL excision; TUMORS; HEART; DESMOID tumors
- Publication
European Journal of Medical Research, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0949-2321
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/s40001-024-01710-0