Extension of adrenocortical carcinoma into the right atrium - Echocardiographic diagnosis: A case report

Background: Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, highly malignant tumor. Cardiac involvement of the tumor is very rare. Echocardiography facilitates the evaluation of the cardiac involvement of the tumor. Case Presentation: We describe a patient with an adrenal tumor. Transthoracic echo showed its extension into the right atrium. Accordingly, a combined abdominal and cardiac operation was performed, monitored by transesophageal echocardiography. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in revealing the cardiac involvement by this tumor and in planning the operative procedure.