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Myocardial metastasis from carcinoma of pancreas presenting as acute myocardial infarction.

Authors :
Robinson, B. W. S.
Lewis, R. R.
Source :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine; Jul1982, Vol. 75 Issue 7, p560-562, 3p
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

The article presents a case study on myocardial metastasis from carcinoma of pancreas presenting as acute myocardial infarction found on a 92-year-old man admitted to hospital having symptoms of transient vertebrobasilar ischaemia. In this report, the authors indicated the position of the metastasis anatomically consistent with the acute electrocardiographic changes. Also, the authors warn clinician for possible etiology with patients having sudden dysrhythmias and signs of pericardial disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01410768
Volume :
75
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22778253
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/014107688207500717