Cardiac Myxoma: A Rare Case Series of 3 Patients and a Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.14264
Abstract: Myxoma is the most common tumor in the heart. A typical myxoma is relatively straightforward to diagnose. However, certain cardiac myxomas have rare features. We report three extremely rare cases of cardiac myxoma. One case… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma; rare case; cardiac myxoma; case ... See more keywords
miR-217 suppresses proliferation and promotes apoptosis in cardiac myxoma by targeting Interleukin-6.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.06.106
Abstract: Cardiac myxoma (CM) is a prevalent primary cardiac tumor. miR-217 plays a vital role in tumorigenesis of various cancers, however, its role and underlying molecular mechanism in human CM remain poorly understood. Here, we reported… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac myxoma; mir; proliferation; 217 suppresses ... See more keywords
Clinical presentation of multiple cerebral emboli and central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) as signs of cardiac myxoma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2017.09.001
Abstract: Cardiac myxomas are benign tumors of endocardial origin that usually occur in the left atrium. Trans-thoracic echocardiography is the diagnostic method of choice, and early surgical removal is the preferred method of treatment. We present… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac myxoma; occlusion crao; retinal artery; central retinal ... See more keywords
Intravenous thrombolysis for pure pontine infarcts caused by cardiac myxoma: a case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2019.1702537
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Cardiac myxoma (CM) is a rare but important cause of ischemic stroke, and typically involves the middle cerebral artery and rarely affects the brainstem only. The safety and efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT)… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac myxoma; related acute; pontine infarcts; case ... See more keywords
Hypermetabolic Cerebral Metastases of Cardiac Myxoma on FDG PET/CT.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000003436
Abstract: A 66-year-old woman with a history of surgical resection of left atrial myxoma 6 months ago presented with multiple brain lesions with MRI. An FDG PET/CT was performed for further evaluation. The images showed that… read more here.
Keywords: hypermetabolic cerebral; fdg pet; cardiac myxoma;
Fourth Recurrence of Cardiac Myxoma in a Patient with Carney Complex
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DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2022.2849
Abstract: A 54-year-old male with previously known diagnosis of Carney complex and acromegaly was admitted with exertional dyspnea, chest pain, and palpitation. He had a prominent jaw and painless swelling of temporal part of the right… read more here.
Keywords: cardiac myxoma; myxoma patient; recurrence cardiac; fourth recurrence ... See more keywords
Cardiac myxoma presenting with multisystem involvement
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2022.43.9.20220346
Abstract: A cardiac myxoma is a rare tumor that could be incidental or present with common symptoms due to embolization. A minority of cases are attributed to carney complex, a rare inherited disease. A 73-year-old Asian… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma presenting; multisystem involvement; myxoma; cardiac myxoma ... See more keywords
Characterizations of Ischemic Stroke Complications in Cardiac Myxoma Patients at a Single Institution in Eastern China
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DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s280641
Abstract: Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Even though it rarely causes a stroke, it is an important risk factor. Here, we compared our clinical experience in managing myxoma patients who developed… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma patients; ischemic stroke; stroke complications; myxoma ... See more keywords
Operative management and outcomes in patients with myxomas: A single-center experience
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1084447
Abstract: Background Cardiac myxoma is a rare cardiac tumor that may be asymptomatic or can cause embolization or intracardiac obstruction, leading to heart failure, sudden cardiac death, and arrhythmia. This study aims to report an 11-year… read more here.
Keywords: single center; center; management; cardiac myxoma ... See more keywords
miRNAs in Cardiac Myxoma: New Pathologic Findings for Potential Therapeutic Opportunities
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063309
Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, contributing to all major cellular processes. The importance of miRNAs in cardiac development, heart function, and valvular heart disease has been shown in recent years, and… read more here.
Keywords: new pathologic; mirnas cardiac; cardiac tumors; pathologic findings ... See more keywords
Immunohistochemical characterization of glandular elements in glandular cardiac myxoma: Study of six cases
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_225_16
Abstract: Back ground: Glandular cardiac myxoma has varying clinical presentation with uncertain histogenesis and debatable immunohistochemical profile. Glandular epithelial differentiations are rare phenomenon known to be present as an intrinsic component of the tumor. The origin… read more here.
Keywords: myxoma; cardiac myxoma; six cases; study ... See more keywords