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[Treatment of Right Atrial Myxoma Complicated with Pulmonary Embolism;Report of a Case].

Authors :
Jinnouchi K
Rikitake K
Furutachi A
Yoshida N
Source :
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery [Kyobu Geka] 2016 Jul; Vol. 69 (7), pp. 541-3.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Myxomas are account for approximately half of primary cardiac tumors, 75% of which originate in the left atrium. We report a case of a right atrial myxoma complicated with bilateral pulmonary embolism. A 54-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of dyspnea. Echocardiography and computed tomography angiography showed a right atrial tumor and bilateral pulmonary embolism. We performed an emergency surgery to remove both the right atrial tumor and the pulmonary emboli. Histopathologically, the tumor was revealed to be myxoma. The postoperative course was uneventful. She is now doing well without any symptoms.

Details

Language :
Japanese
ISSN :
0021-5252
Volume :
69
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27365068