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Intracardiac metastasis of rhabdomyosarcoma is rare, typically presents late in the disease course, and complicates management with a worsening prognosis.
Highlights a rare case of intracardiac metastasis of rhabdomyosarcoma, discussing clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management.
Raises awareness for intracardiac rhabdomyosarcoma metastasis with cardiac symptoms; extends sparse case literature on this rare entity.
Intracardiac metastasis of rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare occurrence, with only a few cases reported in the literature. RMS is a malignant tumor of skeletal muscle origin, primarily affects children and young adults and rarely adults. It is characterized by an aggressive spread, often metastasizing to the lungs, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. However, cardiac involvement is uncommon and typically presents late in the disease course, complicating management and worsening prognosis. This article explores a rare case of intracardiac metastasis of RMS, discussing the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, treatment modalities, and prognosis. We also review relevant literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of this rare phenomenon.
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