Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of heart
Emergency
ICD-10: C38 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हृदय का कैंसर · தமிழ்: இதய புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹೃದಯ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: గుండె క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: হৃদযন্ত্রের ক্যান্সার · मराठी: हृदयाचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: હૃદયનો કેન્સર
About this condition
Malignant neoplasm of the heart is a rare but serious cancer that develops in the heart tissue itself. This condition can interfere with normal heart function, causing symptoms like chest discomfort, breathing difficulties, and irregular heart rhythms. Early detection and specialized cardiac oncology care are critical for managing this life-threatening condition.
Common symptoms
chest pain
shortness of breath
irregular heartbeat
fatigue
swelling in legs
fainting
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हृदय का कैंसर · दिल का घातक ट्यूमर · हृदय में गांठ · दिल की रसौली |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இதய புற்றுநோய் · இதய கட்டி · இதய வீக்கம் · இதய கேன்சர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹೃದಯ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಹೃದಯದ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಹೃದಯದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಹೃದಯ ಬಾವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గుండె క్యాన్సర్ · గుండె కణితి · గుండె గడ్డ · గుండె క్యాన్సర్ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হৃদযন্ত্রের ক্যান্সার · হার্টের টিউমার · হৃদপিণ্ডের ক্যান্সার · হার্টের ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हृदयाचा कर्करोग · हृदयाची गाठ · हृदयाचा कॅन्सर · ह्रदय गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હૃદયનો કેન્સર · હૃદયની ગાંઠ · હૃદય કેન્સર · હૃદયની રસોળી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of heart?
chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, swelling in legs, fainting.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of heart common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of heart?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
Full disclaimer