Malignant mesothelioma associated with localized myocardial fibrosis: a case report

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Kristyna Vymetalova¹  Pavol Tomasov²  Rostislav Polasek² 

[1] Department of Cardiology, Liberec Regional Hospital, Husova 357/10, 460 63, Liberec, Czech Republic;Department of Cardiology, Liberec Regional Hospital, Husova 357/10, 460 63, Liberec, Czech Republic;Faculty of Health Studies, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic;

关键词: Case report;    Heart failure;    Malignant mesothelioma;    Cardiac magnetic resonance;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12872-021-02079-2

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Left ventricular dysfunction is a common reason for patients’ referral to cardiology departments for examination. Cardiac involvement is one of the possible yet rare presentations of malignant mesothelioma. We present a case of a patient in whom a routine cardiac examination and imaging revealed malignant mesothelioma. We discuss a possible association between a malignant tumor and myocardial scarring and how the oncologic treatment is influenced by concomitant heart failure. This article aims to raise awareness of the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation and thinking beyond the daily routine of our specialty to ensure the quality care of our patients. It also forced us to think about the possible causes of the association between malignant mesothelioma and myocardial fibrosis.

【 授权许可】

CC BY