A rare inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor appearing both inside and outside the heart

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2024年2月17日

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Jiarong Li,
Jijia Liu,
Xingwang Yao,
Jinfu Yang

摘要

Background

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon cardiac tumor that primarily affects infants, children, and young adults. While complete surgical resection generally leads to a favorable prognosis, accurate diagnostic tests remain limited.

Case presentation

We describe the case of a 26-year-old female who had a dual tumor inside and outside the heart and was misdiagnosed by echocardiography and MRI. We also review 71 cases of cardiac IMTs from the literature regarding their epidemiology, clinical presentation, and outcome.

Conclusion

Early detection of this rare disorder is essential for optimal surgical management.