A 44-year-old man presented to the emergency department with high-risk cardiogenic syncope. Investigations revealed a cardiac mass, corresponding to metastatic melanoma. However, the primary tumor was not found. Thanks to the histologic study, targeted immunotherapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab was started and showed an excellent response in follow-up.

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