Abstract
Advancements in the diagnosis of cardiac tumors: A personal reflection on contributions
Author(s): Kana NagasawaTumor occurring in cardiac or major vessels is uncommon but life-threatening due to its direct influence on hemodynamics. Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma is one of them. In general, sarcoma frequently occurs in the limb of young people, and can be easily detected only by visual examination. However, it is very challenging to reveal sarcoma occurring in except body surface, because of its silent progression and rarity. The lack of detection of a specific maker can also delay diagnosis. Although the gold standard for definitive diagnosis is immunohistochemistry, imaging diagnosis is given priority in most cases. The effective treatment is only surgical resection for life expansion, and multimodality imaging is essential for early detection and diagnosis. This article explores the impact of multimodality imaging on clinical complex cases. In addition to that, this review highlights salient features and new insights into primary cardiac synovial sarcoma, and the importance of multidisciplinary approach.