A unique case of bilateral ventricular infiltration by lung adenocarcinoma with paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia

We present a case of bilateral ventricular metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma accompanied by tumour-related hypereosinophilia. Intracavitary metastasis may occur in the presence of extensive disease, poorly differentiated tumours, or paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia. Key messageExistence of poorly differentiated tumour cells or paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia indicates extensive disease progression and poor prognosis in patients with malignancy. When these conditions are present, it is necessary to consider the possibility of intracardiac metastasis even in cases of lung adenocarcinoma.
Source: Respirology Case Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research