Endobronchial Metastasis with Extension to the Left Atrium from Adenocarcinoma of Gastric 3 Years after Total Gastrectomy
Endobronchial metastases with extension to the heart from gastric cancer are very rare. This is a case report of a 69-year-old man who presented to a tertiary care hospital in Shahrekord, Iran, in 2020 with a history of cough and bloody sputum. He has a history of gastric carcinoma and underwent tot...
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| Published in: | Sultan Qaboos University medical journal |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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31-10-2024
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| Summary: | Endobronchial metastases with extension to the heart from gastric cancer are very rare. This is a case report of a 69-year-old man who presented to a tertiary care hospital in Shahrekord, Iran, in 2020 with a history of cough and bloody sputum. He has a history of gastric carcinoma and underwent total gastrectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy 3 years ago. Following imaging and pathology studies, the patient was diagnosed with endobronchial metastases and extension to the left atrium. Chemoradiation regimen yielded a good response, preserving quality of life. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-0528 2075-0528 |
| DOI: | 10.18295/squmj.10.2024.066 |