# Cardiac Angiosarcoma Presenting as Large Pericardial Effusion With Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis

## TL;DR

A 49-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare heart tumor after showing symptoms of pericardial effusion.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on pericardial angiosarcoma and its diagnostic challenges.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with pericardial effusion and was diagnosed with pericardial angiosarcoma.
- The case highlights the difficulty in diagnosing this rare tumor due to non-specific symptoms.

## Abstract

Pericardial angiosarcoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor originating from the endothelial cells of blood vessels within the pericardium. We present a case of a 49-year-old male who presented with symptoms of pericardial effusion and was subsequently diagnosed with pericardial angiosarcoma. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges and management options associated with this rare entity.