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Mitral valve myxoma presenting with transient ischemic attack: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Kendra J. Grubb, Vasa Jevremovic, Edgar G. Chedrawy

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Myxomas account for approximately half of all primary cardiac neoplasms. Most occur in the left atrium and only rarely are attached to the mitral valve, with just over 30 such cases reported in the literature. These neoplasms can manifest with a combination of obstruction of blood flow, systemic embolization, and constitutional symptoms.

Case Description

We present a case of a 32-year-old African American man presenting at an emergency department with symptoms of a transient ischemic attack. Transesophageal echocardiography identified a mass originating from the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve. The mass was surgically resected and histologically classified as a myxoma. He remained asymptomatic during the course of 5-year surveillance.

Conclusions

Few similar cases have been described in the literature. Here we present a review of the diagnosis and surgical management of this rare presentation for mitral valve myxoma.

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Title: Mitral valve myxoma presenting with transient ischemic attack: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Kendra J. Grubb
Vasa Jevremovic
Edgar G. Chedrawy
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-018-1920-8

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Mitral valve myxoma presenting with transient ischemic attack: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case Description

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case Description

Conclusions

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