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18-year-old woman • chest pain • shortness of breath • electrocardiogram abnormality • Dx?

The Journal of Family Practice. 2021 May;70(4):197-199,203 | 10.12788/jfp.0190
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► Chest pain
► Shortness of breath
► Electrocardiogram abnormality

Our patient underwent resection of the tumor; the subsequent pathology report for the specimen (FIGURE 3) confirmed the diagnosis. There was no abnormal enhancement or vascular invasion to suggest aggressive or malignant potential.

The resected tumor

THE TAKEAWAY

Patients frequently present with nonspecific and vague chest complaints. This case points to the importance of obtaining a thorough clinical history and conducting a complete physical examination to guide additional work-up and radiographic imaging.

CORRESPONDENCE
Cassie Tran, MD, 320 E North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212; tran.cassie@gmail.com