Cardiac lymphangioma presenting as intrapericardial cystic mass

Authors

• Nazir A. Lone, From the Departments of Cardiology (Lone, Naikoo), Radio Diagnosis (Khan), Government Medical College Srinagar, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, India
• Bashir A. Naikoo, From the Departments of Cardiology (Lone, Naikoo), Radio Diagnosis (Khan), Government Medical College Srinagar, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, India
• Naseer A. Khan, From the Departments of Cardiology (Lone, Naikoo), Radio Diagnosis (Khan), Government Medical College Srinagar, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, India

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma usually confined to head and neck is a well-recognized tumor that occurs during childhood. However, a cardiac lymphangioma is exceptionally uncommon and a particularly rare form of disease. We report a case of cystic lymphangioma arising from the right ventricular wall, and presenting as pericardial mass in a young female, who presented with a history of exercise intolerance in the form of breathlessness on exertion and palpitations. The management of such a case was a difficult task; however, she underwent near total resection of the mass, and is doing well for the last 2 years.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

90

Last Page

92

Recommended Citation

Lone, Nazir A.; Naikoo, Bashir A.; and Khan, Naseer A. (2016) "Cardiac lymphangioma presenting as intrapericardial cystic mass," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 37: Iss. 1, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2016.1.12594