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A Rare Case of Left Atrial Myxoma Vascularity Causing Acquired Coronary Cameral Fistula: Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography.

Authors :
Subash, S.
Thimmarayappa, Ashwini
Patel, Guru P.
Dhananjaya, Manasa
Gopal, Divya
Manjunatha, N.
Source :
Heart Views. Jan-Mar2018, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p12-15. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Left atrial myxoma is the common benign tumor of heart. Coronary arteries may supply these tumor. Considering the vascular nature of the tumor, acquired coronary cameral fistula(CCF) can be a possibility postexcision of the left atrial myxoma. Here, we discuss a case of 53-year-old female patient, who developed acquired CCF, following excision of the tumor and the role of transesophageal echocardiography intraoperatively in diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1995705X
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Heart Views
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129582456
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/HEARTVIEWS.HEARTVIEWS_79_17