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Right atrial lipoma.

Paulo M Pêgo-Fernandes1, Pedro Luiz Guimarães Costa, Fábio Fernandes

  • 1Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, FM, USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|March 4, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Benign cardiac tumors like lipomas are rare. This case study details the successful surgical removal of a right atrial lipoma in a hypertensive male, with no recurrence observed up to 42 months post-operation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Benign cardiac tumors are uncommon, with lipomas representing a rare subtype.
  • Right atrial lipomas can present with non-specific symptoms, potentially delaying diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old male presented with hypertension and epistaxis.
  • Echocardiography, MRI, and pathological examination confirmed a right atrial lipoma.

Findings:

  • The right atrial lipoma was surgically excised.
  • No evidence of tumor recurrence was noted during a 42-month follow-up period.

Implications:

  • Surgical resection is an effective treatment for symptomatic right atrial lipomas.
  • Long-term surveillance is crucial to monitor for potential tumor relapse.