Extension of adrenocortical carcinoma into the right atrium – echocardiographic diagnosis: A case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, highly malignant tumor. Cardiac involvement of the tumor is very rare. Echocardiography facilitates the evaluation of the cardiac involvement of the tumor.</p> <p>Case Presentation</...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2003-05-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/1/1/5 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, highly malignant tumor. Cardiac involvement of the tumor is very rare. Echocardiography facilitates the evaluation of the cardiac involvement of the tumor.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>We describe a patient with an adrenal tumor. Transthoracic echo showed its extension into the right atrium. Accordingly, a combined abdominal and cardiac operation was performed, monitored by transesophageal echocardiography.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in revealing the cardiac involvement by this tumor and in planning the operative procedure.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1476-7120 |