Key result
Intracavitary cardiac metastasis from squamous carcinoma of the cervix can present as recurrent pulmonary tumour emboli, highlighting the need for suspicion in oncology patients.
Population
A patient with intracavitary cardiac metastasis arising from a squamous carcinoma of the cervix, presenting…
Design
Case_report
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Cardiac imaging may warrant consideration in oncology patients with recurrent emboli and negative venous studies; leaves open validation in larger cohorts.
Case Report (n=1)
Intracavitary cardiac metastasis should be suspected in oncology patients presenting with recurrent pulmonary emboli and negative lower limb/pelvic venous ultrasounds.
Borsaru et al. (2007) conducted a case report in Intracavitary cardiac metastasis and recurrent pulmonary emboli (n=1). Intracavitary cardiac metastasis was evaluated. Intracavitary cardiac metastasis from squamous carcinoma of the cervix can present as recurrent pulmonary tumour emboli, highlighting the need for suspicion in oncology patients.
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