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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Case report

Left atrial myxoma complicated with multi-system embolization

Authors: Ren-Dan Zhang, Zhi-Huan Zeng, Jian-Yi Zheng, Tu-Di Li, Yan-Qun Zhao, Yu-Hong Liu, Yu-Si Yao

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

Atrial myxoma accounts for approximately 50% of all cardiac tumors. The majority of myxomas are located in the left atrium and present variable clinical manifestation.

Case presentation

A young man was transferred to our hospital with sudden onset of resting pain, pallor and numb in right leg. An atrial mobile mass was detected by transthoracic echocardiography. Anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy were administered, a timely surgery was performed and the mass was confirmed as a myxoma. The patient did not discharge any discomfort post-operation.

Conclusion

For patients with atrial myxoma, early diagnosis is essential, anticoagulant or antithrombotic therapy and surgery have a great importance to prevent further embolism.

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Metadata
Title
Left atrial myxoma complicated with multi-system embolization
Authors
Ren-Dan Zhang
Zhi-Huan Zeng
Jian-Yi Zheng
Tu-Di Li
Yan-Qun Zhao
Yu-Hong Liu
Yu-Si Yao
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-017-0640-2

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