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The patient underwent radical resection: thrombectomy and total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy without establishing the cardiopulmonary bypass. Intraoperative transesophageal ultrasound (TEE) was used to monitor whether the intracardiac mass was removed completely. To date, this patient is alive without any evidence of recurrence 3 years after surgery. The differential diagnosis of ESN and LG-ESS is often difficult. A clear distinction can only be reliably made after histological analysis of the tumor\u2019s entire interface with the neighboring myometrium. This case highlights that follow-ups of patients with ESN are important. Regular follow-up can detect metastasis and recurrence of misdiagnosed LG-ESS as early as possible. Distant metastasis of LG-ESS is rare, especially involving large vessels or the heart. The treatment should largely rely on multidisciplinary cooperation. 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