A case report of cardiac metastases following diagnosis of melanoma

Authors

  • Marliese Bredenhann Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) ; Dr's Bergman, Ross and Partners Radiologists

Keywords:

pericardium, cardiac tumours

Abstract

Primary tumours of the heart are rare, but metastases of the heart and pericardium are more prevalent. The highest percentage of cardiac metastases are found in patients with a primary melanoma; with the heart or pericardium being the most affected. Computed tomography (CT) is one of the preferred imaging modalities for staging of malignant tumours. This case report describes cardiac metastases following diagnosis of melanoma in an elderly male patient.

Author Biography

Marliese Bredenhann, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) ; Dr's Bergman, Ross and Partners Radiologists

Senior Diagnostic Radiographer (Baccalaureus Degree in Diagnostic Radiography; National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography)

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Published

2017-12-04

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Case Reports