Pericardial Angiosarcoma: An Elusive Diagnosis

Ashley Silakoski, Felecia J

Abstract

The diagnosis of pericardial angiosarcoma is rare. We present a 33 year-old man with recurrent hemorrhagic pericardial effusions ultimately diagnosed with pericardial angiosarcoma by surgical biopsy. This case report highlights the challenges in diagnosing primary pericardial malignancy.