Neuroendocrine Tumor Involving the Epicardium

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare malignancies that usually arise from the digestive tract or lungs. Metastases of NETs to the heart (epicardium) are a rare complication. We present a case of a metastatic NET involving the epicardium.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Soyano, Aixa E., Kassi, Mahwash, Kasi, Pashtoon M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5803682/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29430241
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000485560
Descripción
Sumario:Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare malignancies that usually arise from the digestive tract or lungs. Metastases of NETs to the heart (epicardium) are a rare complication. We present a case of a metastatic NET involving the epicardium.

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