Large Bouncing Mass in the Right Atrium: Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma

Lukas Schmidbauer; Bernhard Scharinger; Andreas Vötsch; Stefan Hecht; Klaus Hergan; Uta C. Hoppe; Rainald Seitelberger; Michael Lichtenauer; Elke Boxhammer

doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102066

Large Bouncing Mass in the Right Atrium: Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma

Lukas Schmidbauer
, Bernhard Scharinger
, Andreas Vötsch
, Stefan Hecht
, Klaus Hergan
, Uta C. Hoppe
, Rainald Seitelberger
, Michael Lichtenauer
, Elke Boxhammer^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a rare case of malignant melanoma metastasizing to the heart, highlighting the diagnostic journey, therapeutic considerations, and clinical implications. Enhanced awareness of atypical metastases aids early recognition and treatment strategies for improved patient care. Comprehensive understanding of cardiac involvement in melanoma contributes to better outcomes and clinical decision making. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Original language	English
Article number	102066
Journal	JACC: Case Reports
Volume	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102066
Publication status	Published - 15 Nov 2023
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

cardiac metastasis
malignant melanoma
metastasis resection
pulmonary embolism

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Large Bouncing Mass in the Right Atrium: Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma

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