DOI: 10.12890/2020_001533

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

Authors

  • 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

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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 (2020)

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 [Internet]. 2020 Mar. 31 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];7(6). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/1533