Primary pericardial sarcoma: contribution of cardiac MRI to diagnosis with early recurrence—a case report

Authors

Ridah salma malak, Essouni Zakaria, Kaoutar Maslouhi, Neftah Ismail, Messaoud Ola, El Aoufir Omar, Jroundi Laila

Journal Information

Journal: Medpeer Publisher

ISSN: 3066-2737

Volume: 2

Issue: 8

Date of Publication: 2025/08/20

DOI: 10.70780/medpeer.000QGOM

Abstract

Pericardial sarcomas are rare malignant tumors with a poor prognosis. Imaging, particularly cardiac MRI, plays a central role in their initial evaluation and post-treatment follow-up. We present the case of a patient who underwent surgery for pericardial sarcoma and experienced local recurrence and secondary metastases within the first month after surgery. This case illustrates the aggressiveness of these tumors and the need for close radiological follow-up

Keywords

Pericardial sarcoma, cardiac MRI, tumor recurrence, metastases, cardiac imaging