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Cardiac metastasis from carcinoma breast--a case report
K Pavithran1, D C Doval, S Ravi
1Department of Medical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore.
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Secondary heart neoplasms are more common than primary tumors, often originating from lung cancer, lymphoma, or breast cancer. This case highlights a rare instance of diagnosed cardiac metastasis from breast cancer.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Secondary cardiac tumors are more prevalent than primary heart tumors.
- Common sources of cardiac metastasis include lung carcinoma, lymphoma, and breast carcinoma.
- Cardiac metastasis often remains asymptomatic and is diagnosed terminally.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old female patient presented with cardiac metastasis.
- The metastasis originated from a known breast carcinoma.
- Diagnosis of cardiac metastasis was established during the patient's lifetime.
Findings:
- The case details a rare instance of symptomatic cardiac metastasis from breast cancer.
- This diagnosis was made antemortem, contrasting with typical terminal, asymptomatic presentations.
- The patient's clinical course underscores the importance of considering cardiac involvement in advanced breast cancer.
Implications:
- Early detection of cardiac metastasis can potentially alter patient management and prognosis.
- Increased awareness among clinicians is crucial for identifying cardiac metastasis from breast cancer.
- Further research into the mechanisms and clinical manifestations of cardiac metastasis is warranted.