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Secret Sarcoma: A Cardiac Mass Disguised as Influenza
Joint Authors
DeZorzi, Christopher
Harris, Katherine I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This case presentation discusses an extremely rare diagnosis presenting with common symptoms, attributed to influenza, which were not investigated further when clear cardiac symptoms developed.
The patient initially presented with symptoms consistent with influenza, but when orthopnea and dyspnea on exertion developed, these cardiac symptoms continued to be attributed to a postviral syndrome and were not further evaluated.
Premature closure bias contributed to a delay in diagnosing a rare cardiac condition.
The diagnostic momentum, or the continuing of a diagnostic label, occurred across multiple providers and settings.
This case demonstrates the risk of premature closure and diagnostic momentum and reminds clinicians to reframe the differential diagnosis as more information on history or physical exam becomes available.
American Psychological Association (APA)
DeZorzi, Christopher& Harris, Katherine I.. 2018. Secret Sarcoma: A Cardiac Mass Disguised as Influenza. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141340
Modern Language Association (MLA)
DeZorzi, Christopher& Harris, Katherine I.. Secret Sarcoma: A Cardiac Mass Disguised as Influenza. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141340
American Medical Association (AMA)
DeZorzi, Christopher& Harris, Katherine I.. Secret Sarcoma: A Cardiac Mass Disguised as Influenza. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141340
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141340