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Large Bouncing Mass in the Right Atrium: Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma
Lukas Schmidbauer1, Bernhard Scharinger2, Andreas Vötsch3
1Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Abstract:
This paper presents a rare case of malignant melanoma metastasizing to the heart, highlighting the diagnostic journey, therapeutic considerations, and clinical implications. Enhanced awareness of atypical metastases aids early recognition and treatment strategies for improved patient care. Comprehensive understanding of cardiac involvement in melanoma contributes to better outcomes and clinical decision making. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).
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