Right Atrial Myxoma Complicated by Pulmonary Thromboembolism: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
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ABSTRACT
Primary cardiac tumors are rare with myxoma being the most common benign cardiac tumor. They are usually sporadic, affecting left atrium and frequently occur in women. They are known to cause valvular obstruction, thromboembolism and arrhythmias. We present a case of right atrial myxoma complicated by pulmonary embolism. The atrial myxoma was diagnosed on autopsy.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pulmonary Embolism
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Female
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Humans
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Review Literature as Topic
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Young Adult
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Heart Atria
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Heart Neoplasms
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Myxoma
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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