A Complex Pericardial Effusion and Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case of Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma

Case Report

Volume 6, Issue 3

A Complex Pericardial Effusion and Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case of Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma

David Kim^1*, Justin Wang², Seulgi Min¹, Matthew Lam³, Soo Jeong Seo⁴ and Ningxin Wan²

¹Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Flushing, NY, USA
²Department of Cardiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Flushing, NY, USA
³Department of Cardiology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
⁴Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA

^*Corresponding author: David Kim, Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Flushing, NY, USA. E-mail: yvz9005@nyp.org

Received: April 09, 2026; Accepted: April 27, 2026; Published: May 05, 2026

Citation: Kim D, Wang J, Min S, et al. A Complex Pericardial Effusion and Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case of Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma. Case Rep Clin Cardiol J. 2026; 6(3): 180.

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Abstract

Pericardial angiosarcoma has a poor prognosis and remains challenging to treat. There is no standard of treatment due to its rarity, but successes have been reported in the literature. Early diagnosis is essential to improve overall mortality and often requires multimodal imaging. Perhaps more recognition can lead to more established treatment guidelines, allowing clinicians in the future to act accordingly and improve outcomes.

Keywords: Angiosarcoma; Pericardial Effusion; cMRI

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A Complex Pericardial Effusion and Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case of Primary Pericardial Angiosarcoma