Preoperative detection of pericardial angiosarcoma by transesophageal echocardiography

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is extremely useful in the delineation of intracardiac and extracardiac masses. The excellent resolution afforded by TEE and the proximity of the probe to the posterior structures of the heart facilitate diagnosis in this pathologic category. Equally important is the ability to differentiate artifacts and normal anatomic structures from pathologic structures. This article addresses intracardiac tumors and...