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

Janani S. Reisenauer, Sameh M. Said, Mark S. Allen

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e19-e21
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume102
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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