A rare case of cardiac paraganglioma presenting as anginal pain: a case report
2009
A rare case of cardiac paraganglioma presenting as anginal pain
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Khalid Tabindeh, Omer Zuberi, Lara Zuberi, Khalid Imran
Primary Institution: Henry Ford Hospital
Conclusion
Cardiac paragangliomas have a relatively favorable outcome if diagnosed and resected in time.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with anginal pain and hypertension.
- A cardiac mass was identified through imaging.
- The tumor was successfully resected and the patient is doing well five years post-surgery.
Takeaway
A man had a rare heart tumor that caused chest pain, but after surgery to remove it, he is doing well five years later, even though he still needs medicine for high blood pressure.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies including CT and echocardiogram, followed by surgical resection of the tumor.
Participant Demographics
35 year old obese African American male with no significant previous medical problems.
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