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A Calcified Amorphous Tumor in the Left Atrium: A Case Report

Authors :
Min Seong Kim
Jin Young Kim
Mu Sook Lee
Jung Hee Hong
Hye Won Lee
Nam Hee Park
Yoon Seok Kim
Source :
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, Vol 85, Iss 5, Pp 965-969 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
The Korean Society of Radiology, 2024.

Abstract

Calcified amorphous tumors (CATs) of the heart are rare non-neoplastic cardiac masses primarily found in the mitral valve or annulus. However, their exact pathogenesis remains unknown. In this case report, we describe the CT and MRI findings and differentiating features of cardiac a CAT in the left atrium of a 79-year-old female.

Details

Language :
English, Korean
ISSN :
29510805
Volume :
85
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.fe607b24383d4b74af703a32e17caafc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0133