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An Ode to the Heart from Down Under!
Abhay K Kattepur1, G N Manjunath2, M N Sampath Kumar3
1Department of Surgical Oncology, R.L. Jalappa Institute of Oncology, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka India.
Abstract:
Testicular malignancies rarely metastasize to the heart. Cardiac metastases often herald disseminated disease. It can manifest either in a synchronous or metachronous setting. We present a rare case of cardiac metastasis from embryonal cell carcinoma in a 28-year-old gentleman whose symptoms improved after chemotherapy. A high index of suspicion in those presenting with predominantly chest-related symptoms. Multidisciplinary care with early involvement of cardiologists/cardiac surgeons is important to optimize outcomes.
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