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Right ventricular myxoma obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract: a case report

Authors: Rym Gribaa, Mehdi Slim, Chokri Kortas, Slim Kacem, Helmi Ben Salem, Sana Ouali, Elies Neffati, Fehmi Remadi, Essia Boughzela

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Primary cardiac tumors are uncommon during infancy and childhood. Myxomas originating from the right ventricle are even less common in pediatric patients.

Case presentation

Here we describe a case of an 11-year-old Tunisian boy who was referred for syncope. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large mobile mass attached to his right ventricle, obstructing his right ventricular outflow tract. Complete surgical excision of the mass with preservation of the pulmonary valve was performed. The diagnosis of myxoma was histologically confirmed.

Conclusion

Cardiac myxomas located in the right ventricular outflow tract are rare and can present unusual diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

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Title: Right ventricular myxoma obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract: a case report
Authors: Rym Gribaa
Mehdi Slim
Chokri Kortas
Slim Kacem
Helmi Ben Salem
Sana Ouali
Elies Neffati
Fehmi Remadi
Essia Boughzela
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-435

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Right ventricular myxoma obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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