Key points Surgical removal is the mainstay of cardiac mass diagnosis and treatment. When complete tumor removal of the tumor is not possible or patient intention or condition does not allow proceeding toward the surgery, interventional radiology (IR) is a…
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Key points Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is a robust technique in the evaluation of cardiac mass. The advantage of CMR includes the large field of view, superior tissue contrast, multiplanar reconstruction, and unique ability to discriminate tissue characteristics. CMR core…
Key points Cardiac CT has several advantages including wide availability, rapid acquisition time, excellent isotropic spatial resolution, and multiplanar reconstruction capabilities. CT is a robust technique for assessment of the relationship of the mass to the myocardium, cardiac valves, pericardium,…
Key points CT has emerged as an important imaging modality in the evaluation of cardiac and paracardiac neoplasms. CT has several advantages including wide availability, rapid acquisition time, excellent isotropic spatial resolution, and multiplanar reconstruction capabilities. CT is a robust…
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Key Points Cardiac tumors are being rare, but form an important component of cardio-oncology practice in which diagnosis and management are vital. Tumors encompass a broad set of lesions and/or masses that can be categorized as neoplastic or nonneoplastic. Neoplastic…