What is the Role of Radiology in Cardiac Masses? Imaging Findings of Different Diagnoses

Aim: Cardiac masses are rare and categorized as non-neoplastic and neoplastic. Different imaging
methods play a vital role in the diagnosis and surgical planning of cardiac masses. Echocardiography
is the primary method of mass detection. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) are used to detect and monitor cardiac masses. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of
radiology in the detection of rare cardiac masses and treatment planning.
Patients and Methods: Admission symptoms of five patients with cardiac masses detected in our
radiology unit between 2018 and 2021, the imaging methods in which the lesions were determined, and
whether the imaging findings were consistent with their patholo gical diagnosis were evaluated.
Results: The masses of patients diagnosed with lymphoma, pleomorphic sarcoma, and hemangioma
were larger than 3 cm. The margins of the malignant masses were ill-defined, and invasion into adjacent
structures was seen. Cardiac hemangioma, pericardial cyst, and myxoma had diagnostic radiological
findings.
Conclusion: It is significant to know the imaging findings according to the pathological diagnosis of
cardiac masses in patient management and treatment planning.