Unresectable cardiac metastasis from melanoma responds well to combination immunotherapy-a case report

Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2024 May 29;8(6):ytae262. doi: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae262. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Melanoma can metastasize to distal organs including the heart although presentation with a symptomatic cardiac metastasis is rare. The optimal management remains uncertain particularly in the era of immunotherapy.

Case summary: We report a case presenting with a large unresectable cardiac metastasis from melanoma that responded well to treatment with immunotherapy.

Conclusion: Melanoma can metastasize to the heart and is often challenging to diagnose. Combination immunotherapy can be an effective treatment option even in the setting of a symptomatic and unresectable cardiac metastasis.

Keywords: Cardiac metastasis; Case report; Immunotherapy; Metastatic melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports