1. Resection of a Solitary Right Ventricular Metastasis in Oligorecurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
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Ergi, Defne Gunes, Klarich, Kyle W., Dearani, Joseph A., Crestanello, Juan A., Maleszewski, Joseph J., Morris, Jonathan M., Young, Phillip M., Callaghan, Cameron M., Pitot, Henry C., and Arghami, Arman
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LIVER cancer ,METASTASIS ,HEPATOCELLULAR carcinoma ,PROGNOSIS ,CARDIAC surgery ,DECISION making - Abstract
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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