Right atrial myxoma presenting with recurrent episodes of pulmonary embolism

We observed a right atrial myxoma presenting with recurrent episodes of pulmonary embolism, the diagnosis of which was made approximately 2 years after the initial symptoms appeared. We emphasize the importance of prompt recognition and subsequent surgical treatment of cardiac myxoma because embolis...

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Published in:Cardiology Vol. 81; no. 2-3; p. 178
Main Authors: Miyauchi, Y, Endo, T, Kuroki, S, Hayakawa, H
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland 01-01-1992
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Summary:We observed a right atrial myxoma presenting with recurrent episodes of pulmonary embolism, the diagnosis of which was made approximately 2 years after the initial symptoms appeared. We emphasize the importance of prompt recognition and subsequent surgical treatment of cardiac myxoma because embolism by tumor fragments is a potentially fatal complication of this condition.
ISSN:0008-6312
DOI:10.1159/000175793