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Left atrial metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report
E Barasch1, O H Frazier, H Silberman
1Department of Adult Cardiology, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute, Houston.
Summary
A rare case of hepatocellular carcinoma metastasizing to the left atrium was identified using transesophageal echocardiography. Surgical removal was successful, highlighting the diagnostic value of echocardiography in detecting cardiac metastases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rarely metastasizes to the heart.
- Cardiac involvement in HCC can be asymptomatic, especially with small tumors.