Table 1 Tumor types with heart metastasis (Young, 1954) [7].
From: An unusual case of metastasis to the left side of the heart: a case report
Primary site | Total cases | Metastasis to the heart | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Bronchus | 109 | 40 | 36.7 |
Malignant melanoma | 17 | 11 | 64.7 |
Malignant lymphoma | 60 | 9 | 15 |
Pancreas | 33 | 7 | 21.2 |
Esophagus | 33 | 6 | 18.2 |
Kidney | 15 | 4 | 26.7 |
Testicle | 9 | 4 | 44.4 |
Stomach | 34 | 2 | 5.9 |
Prostrate | 27 | 2 | 7.4 |
Bladder | 15 | 1 | Â |
Larynx | 11 | 1 | Â |
Skin | 5 | 1 | Â |
Adrenal | 3 | 1 | Â |
Paranasal sinus | 2 | 1 | Â |
Lip | 2 | 1 | Â |