Left atrial extension of lung carcinoma simulating myocardial infarction, unusual presentation: case report and literature review

Tanaffos. 2011;10(2):69-71.

Abstract

Lung malignancy invading the left atrium is rarely seen. We present a patient with a fast growing symptomatic lung mass. Electrocardiogram showed persistent coving ST elevation with no biomarker change. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a large left atrial mass attached to the free walls and extended into its appendage. An apparent continuity with a large lung mass compressing left ventricular lateral wall was observed which was better evident in computed tomography of the chest.

Keywords: Left atrial mass; Lung malignancy; ST elevation.

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  • Case Reports