Heart tumor of the adult
Heart Tumor of the Adult is a rare medical condition characterized by the growth of abnormal cells in the heart. These tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Types of Heart Tumors[edit | edit source]
There are two main types of heart tumors in adults: primary and secondary.
Primary heart tumors are those that originate in the heart. They are extremely rare, with an incidence rate of approximately 0.02% in autopsied cases. The most common type of primary heart tumor is a myxoma, which is usually benign.
Secondary heart tumors or metastatic heart tumors, are those that have spread to the heart from another part of the body. These are more common than primary heart tumors, but still relatively rare. They are usually malignant and often associated with a poor prognosis.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of a heart tumor can vary greatly depending on the size and location of the tumor. Common symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, and syncope. In some cases, a heart tumor may be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during a routine medical examination.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of a heart tumor typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies. Echocardiography is the most commonly used imaging technique for the detection of heart tumors. Other imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
The treatment of heart tumors depends on the type, size, and location of the tumor, as well as the patient's overall health. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these. In some cases, if the tumor is small and not causing any symptoms, a watchful waiting approach may be taken.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis for a heart tumor varies greatly depending on factors such as the type of tumor, the patient's overall health, and the success of treatment. In general, benign tumors have a better prognosis than malignant tumors.
 | This cardiovascular system article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
 | This oncology article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
