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A pulmonary mass with invasion into the heart
Anne Marie McLaughlin1, Rory A O'Donnell, Siobhan Nicholson
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, St James Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland. annemmclaughlin@gmail.com.
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology : ISSO
|October 22, 2008
Summary
A rare bronchial carcinoid tumor invaded the heart, requiring surgery. Recurrence led to respiratory failure, highlighting the need for vigilance in managing these rare cardiac metastases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Bronchial carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms.
- Cardiac invasion by bronchial carcinoid is exceptionally uncommon.
- Metastasis to the heart presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of bronchial carcinoid invading the left atrium.
- To describe the surgical management and long-term outcome.
- To highlight the first documented recurrence of bronchial carcinoid metastatic to the heart.
Main Methods:
- Surgical resection of a bronchial carcinoid with left atrial invasion.
- Postoperative monitoring for recurrence.
- Management of acute respiratory failure secondary to local recurrence.
Main Results:
- A 58-year-old woman underwent right pneumonectomy and left atrial resection for invasive bronchial carcinoid.
- Excellent initial postoperative recovery was achieved.
- Local recurrence occurred three years post-surgery, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Conclusions:
- This case represents the first description of recurrence after resection of bronchial carcinoid metastatic to the heart.
- Long-term surveillance is crucial for patients with cardiac involvement from bronchial carcinoid.
- Management of recurrent disease in this rare presentation requires careful consideration.
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