Cardiac metastasis causes paradoxical malignant embolism

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Authors

B. Wagner · University Hospital Cologne

Hans‐Peter Hobbach · University of Siegen

Anastasia J. Hobbach · University Hospital Münster

Lena Hieggelke · University Hospital Cologne

Martin Grond · Folkwang University of the Arts

Nadejda Monsefi · Helios Hospital Siegburg

Reinhard Buettner

Abstract

The present case underlines the need for (i), consideration of malignant embolism, (ii) histopathological examination of the embolus to determine its etiology, and (iii) interdisciplinary discussion of individual therapeutic and prevention strategies in cancer patients with cerebral, cardiac or systemic embolic events.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiac tumors and thrombi Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Reports

Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. e1513-e1513

DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1513

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