A case image of epicardial implants in a young male with mixed germ cell tumor

Key Clinical Message Epicardial metastasis from mixed germ cell tumors is exceedingly rare and poses a significant risk for cardiac morbidity. This case highlights the crucial need for comprehensive systemic evaluation in patients with known malignancies presenting with cardiac symptoms.

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Main Authors: Sacide S. Ozgur, Sherif Elkattawy, Yezin Shamoon, Abdullah Ahmad, Maria Perez, Rachel Abboud, Fayez Shamoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9417
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Summary:Key Clinical Message Epicardial metastasis from mixed germ cell tumors is exceedingly rare and poses a significant risk for cardiac morbidity. This case highlights the crucial need for comprehensive systemic evaluation in patients with known malignancies presenting with cardiac symptoms.
ISSN:2050-0904