Introduction Sarcoidosis is a non-caseating granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. The presentation can range from an asymptomatic condition with nonspecific findings on chest radiography to organ failure. Any part of the body can be affected, but the most common sites are the mediastinal lymph nodes and the lungs, followed by the skin and ocular structures such as the uvea. Other systems, such as the nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems, can also be affected. Cardiac sarcoidosis is […]

Introduction Cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare malignant endothelial tumor that is aggressive and has an adverse prognosis., It features a high mortality rate because of the tendency for local recurrence and high incidence of systemic metastases. Therefore, its early diagnosis is very important, as is the determination of its local and distant extension, to ensure its proper therapeutic management. The objective of this case report was to show the value of positron emission tomography associated with computed tomography with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose […]

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ABSTRACT Cardiac neoplasms are divided into primary and secondary. Secondary neoplasms are 20 to 40 times more common than the primary ones. Although rare, primary cardiac neoplasms may be benign or malignant. Benign neoplasms are responsible for 75% of the cases. The main objectives of cardiovascular imaging are to define tumor morphology and etiology, identify potential complications and assist in the establishment of treatment. For the diagnosis of cardiac neoplasms, positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET-CT) with fluorodeoxyglucose-F18 […]