Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma Presenting as a Giant Left Atrial Mass: Resection Combined With Right Lower Lobectomy.

Reisenauer, Janani S; Said, Sameh M; Allen, Mark S · Ann Thorac Surg · 2016

case_report · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

Pulmonary metastasis due to rectal adenocarcinoma is common, noted to be 5.8% in 5 years in patients presenting with rectal adenocarcinoma. However, direct extension into the cardiac chambers is rare. Here we describe an unusual presentation of metastatic rectal adenocarcinoma.

Medical subject headings