Syncope Caused by a Head and Neck Cancer Controlled by a Permanent Pacemaker

  • Ana Rita Barradas Internal Medicine Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Francisco Albuquerque Internal Medicine Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Mariana Constante Internal Medicine Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Margarida Fonseca Internal Medicine Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Filipe Correia Otorhinolaryngology Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
  • João Lopes Delgado Internal Medicine Department, Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2020_001533

Keywords

Carotid sinus syndrome, paraneoplastic, syncope

Abstract

Syncope caused by carotid sinus syndrome due to head and neck cancer is rare. We report a case of recurrent syncope as a result of extreme bradycardia requiring pacemaker implantation. The patient began chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat the underlying cause. When diagnosed early, a positive outcome is expected in these situations.

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    • Published: 2020-03-31

    Issue: Vol 7 No 6 (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Barradas AR, Albuquerque F, Constante M, Fonseca M, Correia F, Delgado JL. Syncope Caused by a Head and Neck Cancer Controlled by a Permanent Pacemaker. EJCRIM 2020;7 doi:10.12890/2020_001533.