AUTHOR=Bourlond Baudouin , Maurizi Niccolo , Antiochos Panagiotis , Skalidis Ioannis , Auf Der Springe Katarina , Royer Claire , Monney Pierre , Muller Olivier , Kirsch Mathias TITLE=Recurrence of an undifferentiated pleomorphic pulmonary artery sarcoma 8 years after initial presentation: a case report JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine VOLUME=11 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1378333 DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2024.1378333 ISSN=2297-055X ABSTRACT=Background

Primary cardiac tumors remain exceptionally rare, characterized by a poor prognosis. Among them, sarcomas originating in the pulmonary arteries constitute the most infrequent subgroup within primary cardiac sarcomas.

Case summary

This report presents the case of a 76-year-old female experiencing a recurrence of an undifferentiated pleomorphic intracardiac pulmonary artery sarcoma located in the right ventricular outflow tract, manifesting 8 years after initial remission. Successful outcomes were attained through a combination of surgical resection, state-of-the-art radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. This comprehensive approach proved essential for optimizing both survival and quality of life.

Discussion

The unexpectedly prolonged recurrence-free survival observed in this case underscores the effectiveness of the comprehensive multimodal treatment approach outlined in the existing literature. This highlights the pivotal role of a multidisciplinary strategy in addressing primary cardiac sarcomas, particularly those arising in the pulmonary arteries.