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10. Tumors of the Heart

Most malignant heart tumors are angiosarcomas, although other types include rhabdomyosarcomas, mesotheliomas, or fibrosarcomas. As mentioned earlier, sarcomas are cancers formed in the soft tissue of the body, normally in connective tissue and muscle. This type of tumor presents with symptoms that can be mistaken for other heart conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis. Echocardiography is the best way to diagnose a heart tumor, though other heart tests can identify the growths, as well.

Malignant tumors heart

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