Isolated Right Ventricular Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Clinical Findings and Histopathology of an Atypical Presentation
2024
Isolated Right Ventricular Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Aaron Yee Shuen, Kasiviswanathan Pulkit, Syed Masood Pasha, Minervini Marta, Sahin Ibrahim Halil, Krauze Michal
Primary Institution: University of Western Australia
Conclusion
The case describes a rare instance of isolated right ventricular metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma that was successfully treated with surgical resection.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of resected hepatocellular carcinoma.
- The mass was detected on transthoracic echocardiogram.
- Histopathological features indicated WNT/β-catenin mutated HCC.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had a rare heart tumor from liver cancer, which was found and removed successfully after he had some unusual symptoms.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies, surgical resection, and histopathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient is a 66-year-old male.
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