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Multiple Local Recurrent Myxoma.

Jon Etxebeste1, Manuel Arrillaga, Jose Basurto

  • 1Servicio de Cardiología and Cirugía Cardiovascular, Hospital de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain.

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Sporadic cardiac myxomas can recur aggressively, even after initial excision. This case highlights multiple left atrial recurrences of a sporadic myxoma diagnosed via transesophageal echocardiography.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Cardiac myxomas are typically benign tumors.
  • While generally benign, cardiac myxomas can exhibit aggressive behavior.
  • Recurrence rates differ significantly between sporadic, complex, and familial myxomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of aggressive sporadic cardiac myxoma.
  • To emphasize the potential for multiple local recurrences.
  • To highlight diagnostic methods for recurrent cardiac myxomas.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient with cardiac myxoma.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiography.
  • Follow-up imaging after initial surgical excision.

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Main Results:

  • The patient experienced multiple local recurrences of a sporadic left atrial myxoma.
  • Recurrence was diagnosed 4 years post-excision.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography was crucial for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Sporadic cardiac myxomas, though rare, can recur aggressively.
  • Recurrent cardiac myxomas require vigilant monitoring and accurate diagnostic imaging.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering recurrence even in seemingly sporadic tumors.