| Asymptomatic melanoma of the superior cavo-atrial junction: The challenge of imaging. | |
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PMID: 22279601 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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METASTATIC LESIONS IN THE SUPERIOR VENA CAVA AND THE RIGHT ATRIUM ARE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE: in computed tomography (CT), they are easily misinterpreted as artifacts, and the same region may be difficult to access using echocardiography. We present a case of asymptomatic metastasis of a malignant melanoma which was overlooked initially due to deficiencies in imaging. Using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-CT, the metastasis was clearly identified and finally treated successfully. We discuss the diagnostic value of the various imaging modalities for intracardiac masses. |
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Tobias Krüger; Martin Heuschmid; Ralf Kurth; Ulrich A Stock; Stephen M Wildhirt |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: World journal of cardiology Volume: 4 ISSN: 1949-8462 ISO Abbreviation: World J Cardiol Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-01-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101537090 Medline TA: World J Cardiol Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 20-2 Citation Subset: - |
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Tobias Krüger, Ulrich A Stock, Stephen M Wildhirt, Department of Thoracic-, Cardiac-, and Vascular Surgery, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany. |
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