JACC. Case reports · 2026
Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Secondary to Neoplastic Infiltration of the Left Anterior Descending Artery.
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Nicolau Andre M, Oliveira Lucas, Filippini Filippe, Nicolau Jose C, Campos Carlos M, Giraldez Roberto Rocha, Aiello Vera, Sandoli de Brito Fabio, Abizaid Alexandre, Ribeiro Henrique B
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BACKGROUND: Neoplastic infiltration of the coronary arteries is an exceptionally rare cause of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and may closely mimic atherosclerotic acute coronary occlusion on clinical presentation and angiography.
CASE SUMMARY: A 69-year-old woman presented with new-onset angina and worsening chest pain. Electrocardiography demonstrated ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads. Coronary angiography revealed long, smooth severe narrowing of the distal left anterior descending coronary artery, raising suspicion for type 2 spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Given hemodynamic stability and distal vessel involvement, a conservative strategy was pursued. Subsequent computed tomography angiography identified an anterior mediastinal mass infiltrating the anterior left ventricular wall, the left anterior descending coronary artery, 2 diagonal branches, and adjacent costal arches. Transthoracic biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin. Care was redirected toward symptom-directed (palliative) management.
DISCUSSION: This case highlights that anterior ST-segment elevation does not invariably reflect acute atherothrombotic coronary occlusion. Alternative mechanisms, including malignant coronary invasion, should be considered, particularly when angiographic findings are atypical.
TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: Even in the presence of classic ST-segment elevation, nonatherosclerotic mechanisms must be considered. Multimodality imaging plays a critical role in identifying uncommon etiologies such as extrinsic compression or infiltrative malignancy.
CASE SUMMARY: A 69-year-old woman presented with new-onset angina and worsening chest pain. Electrocardiography demonstrated ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads. Coronary angiography revealed long, smooth severe narrowing of the distal left anterior descending coronary artery, raising suspicion for type 2 spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Given hemodynamic stability and distal vessel involvement, a conservative strategy was pursued. Subsequent computed tomography angiography identified an anterior mediastinal mass infiltrating the anterior left ventricular wall, the left anterior descending coronary artery, 2 diagonal branches, and adjacent costal arches. Transthoracic biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary origin. Care was redirected toward symptom-directed (palliative) management.
DISCUSSION: This case highlights that anterior ST-segment elevation does not invariably reflect acute atherothrombotic coronary occlusion. Alternative mechanisms, including malignant coronary invasion, should be considered, particularly when angiographic findings are atypical.
TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: Even in the presence of classic ST-segment elevation, nonatherosclerotic mechanisms must be considered. Multimodality imaging plays a critical role in identifying uncommon etiologies such as extrinsic compression or infiltrative malignancy.