Neuroendocrine Tumor Involving the Epicardium

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare malignancies that usually arise from the digestive tract or lungs. Metastases of NETs to the heart (epicardium) are a rare complication. We present a case of a metastatic NET involving the epicardium.

Keywords

• Neuroendocrine tumors
• Epicardium
• Carcinoid tumors
• Carcinoid syndrome
• Carcinoid heart
• Metastasis