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Long Term Survival with Primary Angiosarcoma: A Case Study of Survival after Simple Resection

Abstract

Here we report a case of primary angiosarcoma found in the typical location of the right atrium. Based upon a literature review the average documented survival is 6-14 months with maximal therapy. This patient had a simple resection with no cardiac transplant, chemotherapy, or radiation and has survived with no symptoms for over 7 years. We were unable to find any cases of a patient surviving this long with a primary angiosarcoma treated with simple resection. This indicates the possibility of survival for a prolonged period assuming the tumor does not infiltrate or alter cardiac function by obstruction.

Murray AJ, Grosshart BR*, Crocker N and Waters D

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