A case image of epicardial implants in a young male with mixed germ cell tumor

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Epicardial metastasis from mixed germ cell tumors is exceedingly rare and poses a significant risk for cardiac morbidity. This case highlights the crucial need for comprehensive systemic evaluation in patients with known malignancies presenting with cardiac symptoms.

Keywords

• epicardium
• germ cell tumor
• imaging
• metastasis
• pericardium