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Resection of a Solitary Right Ventricular Metastasis in Oligorecurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Defne Gunes ErgiKyle W KlarichJoseph A DearaniJuan A CrestanelloJoseph J MaleszewskiJonathan M MorrisPhillip M YoungCameron M CallaghanHenry C PitotArman Arghami
Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), constituting the predominant manifestation of liver cancer, stands as a formidable medical challenge. The prognosis subsequent to surgical intervention, particularly for individuals presenting with a solitary tumor, relies heavily on the degree of invasiveness. The decision-making process surrounding therapeutic modalities in such cases assumes paramount importance. This case report illuminates a rather unusual clinical scenario. Here, we encounter a patient who, following a disease-free interval, manifested an atypical presentation of HCC, specifically, a solitary cardiac metastasis. The temporal interval of remission adds an additional layer of complexity to the case. Through a multidisciplinary planning process, the decision was made for surgical removal of the metastatic tumor.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • decision making
  • randomized controlled trial
  • small cell lung cancer
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • healthcare
  • left ventricular
  • heart failure
  • quality improvement