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An Extremely Rare Case of Carcinoma Rectum Metastasizing to the Heart

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: The incidence of cardiac metastases has increased over the last 3 decades. The commonest source of cardiac metastasis however remain the lungs and breast. Pericardium is the most commonly involved part of heart in metastatic disease. We report an extremely rare case of carcinoma rectum with metastasis to right ventricle and inferior vena cava through hematogenous route.

Source: Journal of The Indian Academy of Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging

DOI: 10.4103/jiae.jiae_51_18

Authors: Rahul Mehrotra, Raj Kumar, Showkat Hussain Bhat, Bharat Bansal, Jaiveer Singh Khatri, Malay Raj

Institution: Max Super Speciality Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2995093419

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