Open AccessA case of gingival cancer with pulmonary metastases that developed complete atrioventricular block and ventricular fibrillation as a result of myocardial metastases
Author(s) -
Yoneda Taro,
Kase Kazumasa,
Amino Yoshiaki,
Ogawa Naohiko,
Watanabe Satoshi,
Hara Johsuke,
Abo Miki,
Sone Takashi,
Kimura Hideharu,
Kasahara Kazuo
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.695
Subject(s) - medicine , atrioventricular block , cardiology , ventricular fibrillation , cancer
Key Clinical Message We present a rare case of gingival cancer with pulmonary metastases that developed life‐threatening complete atrioventricular block and ventricular fibrillation as a result of myocardial metastases. This case suggests that implantable cardioverter defibrillators significantly improve the quality of life in these patients and maintain their performance status.