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Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Atrial Extension: A Case Report
Eduardo Dantas1, Daniel Matos2, Mariana Coelho1
1Gastroenterology Department, Hospital São Bernardo, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal.
GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
|October 4, 2021
Summary
Hepatocellular carcinoma rarely metastasizes to the heart. This study details a rare case of liver cancer invading the heart via the inferior vena cava, leading to fatal complications despite surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary Malignancies
- Cardiovascular Oncology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent liver cancer often linked to cirrhosis.
- While HCC can invade vasculature, cardiac metastasis is exceptionally rare.
- Patients with advanced HCC face significant morbidity and mortality.
