A case of cardiac metastases from head and neck cancer presenting as hyperdense armored heart

Fujii, Keitaro; Imai, Takayuki; Asada, Yukinori; Sato, Iwao; Yamazaki, Tomoko; Matsuura, Kazuto

doi:10.1007/s13691-021-00509-8

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“…The prognosis depends on many factors and, despite advances, remains poor for MCT patients. Previous studies have shown a median survival ranging from 1 to 18 months 6,21 . The current patient survived for 5 months following pericardiocentesis plus systemic therapy.…”

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confidence: 66%

“…Previous studies have shown a median survival ranging from 1 to 18 months. 6,21 The current patient survived for 5 months following pericardiocentesis plus systemic therapy.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Whereas any type of cancer may spread to the heart, the most frequent origins of MCTs are malignant melanoma and leukemia 4 . Cardiac metastases arising from breast, head and neck and colon cancer have been reviewed elsewhere 5–7 . However, cardiac metastasis from SCLC is often symptomless and rarely diagnosed until cancer cells appear in the pericardial effusion.…”

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confidence: 99%

“… 4 Cardiac metastases arising from breast, head and neck and colon cancer have been reviewed elsewhere. 5 , 6 , 7 However, cardiac metastasis from SCLC is often symptomless and rarely diagnosed until cancer cells appear in the pericardial effusion.…”

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Cardiac metastasis from small cell lung cancer origin: A case report and review of the literature

Tian

Liu

et al. 2022

Cancer Reports

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Background: Cardiac metastasis from small cell lung cancer (SCLC) origin is rare, whereas the incidence is anticipated to increase with the extended survival rates. Case: We here describe a case report of a 48-year-old male patient diagnosis with SCLC in 2020. In June 2021, he resorted to hospital due to shortness of breath, no obvious changes were found in repeated echocardiography, electrocardiogram and chest computer tomography from June 2021 to September 2021. Due to the persistence of the complaints, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging was performed in September 30th, 2021, which showed a mass in the right atrioventricular groove. The patient underwent pericardiocentesis and small cell carcinoma cells were found in the pericardial effusion, confirming the diagnosis of cardiac metastasis. Conclusion:Patients with a history of SCLC who develop new cardiac symptoms of unknown etiology should undergo imaging studies such as CMR. The importance of CMR for patients with SCLC is highlighted. The literature regarding metastatic cardiac tumors is reviewed.

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confidence: 66%

“…Previous studies have shown a median survival ranging from 1 to 18 months. 6,21 The current patient survived for 5 months following pericardiocentesis plus systemic therapy.…”

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confidence: 89%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Cardiac metastasis from small cell lung cancer origin: A case report and review of the literature

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Liu

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Silent Invader: Cardiac Metastasis From Buccal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Atabani,

Basuoni,

Khreis

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are common malignancies that can metastasize to various distant sites. Cardiac metastasis (CM) from a primary HNSCC is an extremely rare finding that presents a significant challenge due to its association with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Due to their rare occurrence, there is no clear consensus on how to diagnose and manage such cases. In this article, we review a patient with complicated CM from buccal squamous cell carcinoma, which was incidentally detected by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT).

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A case of cardiac metastases from head and neck cancer presenting as hyperdense armored heart

Cited by 2 publications

References 13 publications

Cardiac metastasis from small cell lung cancer origin: A case report and review of the literature

Cardiac metastasis from small cell lung cancer origin: A case report and review of the literature

Silent Invader: Cardiac Metastasis From Buccal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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