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World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Case report

A giant myxoma originating from the aortic valve causing severe left ventricular tract obstruction: a case report and literature review

Authors: Edvin Prifti, Fadil Ademaj, Efrosina Kajo, Arben Baboci

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Introduction

The left ventricular localization of a myxoma is very rare, usually arising from the interventricular septum close to the left ventricular outflow tract, the mitral valve, the ventricular wall and extremely rarely the aortic valve.

Case presentation

A 13-year-old male was admitted due to dyspnea and angina. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with a mean gradient of 58 mmHg, and a mobile mass measuring 65 × 25 mm originating from the ventricular surface of the aortic valve was identified. The patient underwent urgent surgical excision and aortic valve replacement. Histopathological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of a myxoma.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a myxoma originating from the aortic valve remains a very rare localization. Total resection associated with aortic valve replacement seems to offer an excellent outcome.
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Metadata
Title
A giant myxoma originating from the aortic valve causing severe left ventricular tract obstruction: a case report and literature review
Authors
Edvin Prifti
Fadil Ademaj
Efrosina Kajo
Arben Baboci
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-015-0575-9

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