Cardiac lymphangioma presenting as intrapericardial cystic mass

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma usually confined to head and neck is a well-recognized tumor that occurs during childhood. However, a cardiac lymphangioma is exceptionally uncommon and a particularly rare form of disease. We report a case of cystic lymphangioma arising from the right ventricular wall, and presenting as pericardial mass in a young female, who presented with a history of exercise intolerance in the form of breathlessness on exertion and palpitations. Te management of such a case was a difficult task; however, she underwent near total resection of the mass, and is doing well for the last 2 years.