CARDIOLOGY
PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mesothelioma is the most common primary malignant pericardial neoplasm. Other malignant tumors include a wide variety of sarcomas, lymphoma, and primitive neuroectodermal tumor. When present, signs and symptoms are generally nonspecific.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common epithelial malignancies to metastasize to the heart are carcinomas of the breast and of the lung. The tumor burden in the heart is the highest with melanoma as compared with any other malignancy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. Primary pericardial tumors are rare and may be classified as benign or malignant. The most common benign lesions are pericardial cysts and lipomas. Mesothelioma is the most common primary malignant pericardial neoplasm.
Detailed explanation-4: -Usually, a pericardial cyst is congenital, meaning it’s something you’re born with.