Sarcomatous Pleural Mesothelioma Metastatic to Left Ventricular Endocardium: A Case Report and Literature Review

A 71-year-old man, a cigarette smoker with long-term asbestos exposure, developed multifocal malignant sarcomatous pleural mesothelioma that metastasized to the left ventricular endocardium without invading pericardium, myocardium, or the contiguous pulmonary vein. This is the first reported case of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Angiology 2006-08, Vol.57 (4), p.517-521
Hauptverfasser:	Senkottaiyan, Neelavathi, Seacord, Lynne M., Fulling, Keith H., Birchem, Jessica A., Fraley, Matthew A., Alpert, Martin A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Brain Cardiology. Vascular system Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous Diseases of the skin. Cosmetics Investigative techniques of hemodynamics Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
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Zusammenfassung:	A 71-year-old man, a cigarette smoker with long-term asbestos exposure, developed multifocal malignant sarcomatous pleural mesothelioma that metastasized to the left ventricular endocardium without invading pericardium, myocardium, or the contiguous pulmonary vein. This is the first reported case of malignant pleural mesothelioma to metastasize in such a manner.
ISSN:	0003-3197 1940-1574
DOI:	10.1177/0003319706290737