Headaches, Heart Block, and a Heart Tumor: Unusual Presentation of Malignant Melanoma
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cardiac tumors may range from benign primary cardiac masses to malignant metastatic tumors. The constellation of systemic symptoms and presenting findings in metastatic cardiac tumors may be non-specific and may lead to non-cardiac testing before the diagnosis is confirmed with advanced cardiac imaging. We present a case of malignant melanoma with metastatic disease to the heart presenting with headaches, altered mental status, and complete heart block. A detailed history and dermatologic exam should be pursued in any case of cardiac tumor, as metastatic melanoma has a predilection for cardiac involvement. The prognosis remains poor independent of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and surgical resection, especially with a higher burden of metastatic disease.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80235
Authors: Sahar Sohrabian, Ramona Mehrinfar-Zadeh
Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408247709