A combined modality approach to recurrent cardiac sarcoma resulting in a prolonged remission: a case report

Chest. 2003 May;123(5):1766-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.123.5.1766.

Abstract

We report a case of cardiac fibrosarcoma that was treated with cardiac tumor resection, chemotherapy, cardiac explantation, tumor repeat resection, and autotransplantation followed by external beam irradiation. The patient was able to achieve clinical remission and remained disease free > 2 years after the initial diagnosis. This case report demonstrates that a sustained remission from cardiac sarcoma is possible with an aggressive combined modality approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Fibrosarcoma / therapy*
  • Heart Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / therapy*