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First report of a successful surgical management of left atrial myxoma coexisting with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma and thymic cyst

First report of a successful surgical management of left atrial myxoma coexisting with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma and thymic cyst

Authors :
Yichen Li
Mi Tang
Qin Wu
Jinfu Yang
Wangping Chen
Source :
European Journal of Medical Research, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
BMC, 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Background Primary cardiac tumors, while rare, present significant clinical challenges due to their diverse pathology and presentation. Lung cancer frequently metastasizes to the heart; however, cases involving primary cardiac tumors of different origins alongside primary lung cancer are exceedingly rare in the literature. Case presentation We report the case of a 53-year-old female who presented with hemoptysis and was subsequently diagnosed with a left atrial myxoma, pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma, and a thymic cyst. This coexistence of multiple non-homologous tumors in a single patient is exceedingly rare. Conclusion This case underscores the complexity of diagnosing and managing patients with multiple distinct tumors. The simultaneous occurrence of a primary cardiac myxoma, pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma, and thymic cyst is unprecedented, providing valuable insights for future clinical practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2047783X
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
European Journal of Medical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.39d58960018141af830722945025f326
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-01974-6