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A rare case of biventricular myxoma

Authors: Tangsakar Ermek, Naibi Aybek, Wei-min Zhang, Yong-zhong Guo, Sheng Guo, Azze Mamataly, Dong-qing Chang, Jun Liu, Zong-gang Zhang

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

Abstract

Background

Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Approximately 75–80% of myxomas are located in the left atrium. Occurrence of multiple myxomas is extremely rare.

Case presentation

We describe a rare case of biventricular myxomas resulting in right ventricular inflow and tricuspid valve obstruction. The lesions were detected by echocardiography and thoracic computerized tomography (CT) and confirmed on positron emission tomography–computed tomography.

Conclusion

The patient underwent successful surgical resection of the multiple cardiac myxomas. This kind of biventricular case has not been previously reported. The patient is asymptomatic as of the 10-month follow-up.

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Title: A rare case of biventricular myxoma
Authors: Tangsakar Ermek
Naibi Aybek
Wei-min Zhang
Yong-zhong Guo
Sheng Guo
Azze Mamataly
Dong-qing Chang
Jun Liu
Zong-gang Zhang
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/s13019-017-0584-6

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A rare case of biventricular myxoma

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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