Intravenous thrombolysis in a patient with cardio embolic stroke with left atrial myxoma and positive COVID19.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.06.802
Abstract: Background and Aims: Since the onset of SARS COV2, many recent reports suggest a link between COVID19 and ischemic stroke. Methods: Here we present a case of patients with positive COVID-19 that presented with acute… read more here.
Keywords: thrombolysis; patient; left atrial; atrial myxoma ... See more keywords
MICRO-METASTASIS OF BREAST CARCINOMA INTO THE ATRIAL MYXOMA
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32825-0
Abstract: Primary cardiac tumors are extremely rare and we are presenting a case of an atrial myxoma with micro metastasis of breast carcinoma into the myxoma. A 55-year-old female presented with worsening shortness of breath with… read more here.
Keywords: micro metastasis; atrial myxoma; metastasis breast; breast carcinoma ... See more keywords
LEFT ATRIAL MYXOMA: A 3-DIMENSIONAL CAUSE OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)32960-2
Abstract: Congestive heart failure (CHF) rarely presents due to atrial myxomas. We present such a case with utilization of multiple echocardiographic imaging techniques prior to surgical resection. A 70 year-old with no significant past medical history… read more here.
Keywords: congestive heart; left atrial; heart failure; atrial myxoma ... See more keywords
Stroke and peripheral embolisms in a pediatric patient with giant atrial myxoma
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011653
Abstract: Rationale: Cerebral stroke with peripheral embolism due to left atrial myxoma is very rare in children. Misdiagnosis may occur because of nonspecific symptoms in the heart. Patient concerns: We present a case of a 16-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; myxoma; stroke peripheral; left atrial ... See more keywords
Left atrial myxoma: Unusual presentation as a cystic tumor
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14401
Abstract: Myxomas are the most common cardiac tumors, benign, and usually located in the left atrium. Typically echocardiography reveals a solid tumor, whereas cystic myxomas are rare with only a few cases documented in the literature.… read more here.
Keywords: unusual presentation; cystic tumor; left atrial; atrial myxoma ... See more keywords
Cerebral embolization associated with parenchymal seeding of the left atrial myxoma: Potential role of interleukin‐6 and matrix metalloproteinases
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DOI: 10.1111/neup.12697
Abstract: Systemic embolization has been reported in up to 40% of patients with left atrial myxoma, half of them with cerebral involvement. However, development of intracerebral embolization associated with parenchymal seeding of the myxoma emboli is… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma; parenchymal seeding; atrial myxoma; left atrial ... See more keywords
Giant right atrial myxoma presenting as right heart failure: a rare manifestation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230461
Abstract: A 37-year-old man was presented in outpatient clinic of cardiology department with symptoms of easy fatigability and progressive increasing generalised anasarca since 5 months. Echocardiogram showed large mass of 9.8×7.8 cm in size in right atrium, attached… read more here.
Keywords: right heart; myxoma presenting; right atrial; giant right ... See more keywords
Massive atrial myxoma presenting with unexplained haemoptysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245938
Abstract: Cardiac myxomas are scarce and their clinical manifestations can often be misdiagnosed or confused with other medical conditions. However, early diagnosis and surgical resection can prevent devastating complications of myxomas. We herein describe a case… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma presenting; haemoptysis; presenting unexplained; myxoma ... See more keywords
Anesthesia management of atrial myxoma resection with multiple cerebral aneurysms: a case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01055-1
Abstract: Background Embolic stroke is a common complication of atrial myxoma, whereas multiple cerebral aneurysms associated with atrial myxoma is rare. The pathogenesis of the cerebral vascular disease related to an atrial myxoma is still not… read more here.
Keywords: anesthesia management; cerebral aneurysms; myxoma; atrial myxoma ... See more keywords
Somatic PRKAR1A mutation in sporadic atrial myxoma with cerebral parenchymal metastases: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2317-z
Abstract: BackgroundAtrial myxomas are generally considered benign neoplasms. The majority of tumors are sporadic and less than 10% are associated with an autosomal dominant condition known as the Carney complex, which is most often caused by… read more here.
Keywords: prkar1a; case; atrial myxoma; mutation ... See more keywords
Recurrent Biatrial Myxoma in a 41-Year-Old Woman after Left Atrial Myxoma Resection.
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DOI: 10.14503/thij-16-6017
Abstract: Bilateral recurrence of atrial myxoma has been reported only a few times. We describe the case of a 41-year-old woman who had undergone left atrial myxoma resection and presented 9 years later with myxomas in… read more here.
Keywords: old woman; myxoma; year old; left atrial ... See more keywords