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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rarely spreads to the heart, causing a right atrial mass and pulmonary embolism. Early screening for liver disease patients is crucial for detecting HCC metastasis.

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  • Cardiology
  • Hepatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Primary cardiac tumors are rare, accounting for 0.002-0.25% of all tumors.
  • Intracardiac metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is exceptionally uncommon.
  • Pulmonary embolism secondary to HCC is a rare clinical presentation.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old man with diabetes, alcoholism, and smoking history presented with shortness of breath and cough.
  • Clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism was made, with echocardiogram revealing a right atrial mass.
  • MRI confirmed a large right atrial mass extending into the inferior vena cava.

Findings:

  • The patient had chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, and was hepatitis B surface antigen-positive.
  • Pathological examination of the excised mass revealed metastatic HCC with pulmonary vascular emboli.
  • This represents the second reported case of HCC metastasis presenting as a right atrial mass with pulmonary embolism.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for vigilant screening in patients with chronic liver disease and viral hepatitis.
  • Suggests 6-monthly screening for early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) detection in high-risk populations.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering rare metastatic presentations of HCC in clinical diagnosis.