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Flying saucer located at the basal septum
Murat Akcay1, Emine Bilen Senkaya, Mehmet Bilge
1Department of Cardiology, Ankara Ataturk Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. drmuratakcay@yahoo.com
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|April 22, 2008
Summary
Left ventricular thrombus, a complication of ischemic heart disease, typically forms at the apex. This case reports a rare instance of a basal septal thrombus, diagnosed after anticoagulant therapy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Thrombosis Research
Background:
- Left ventricular thrombus is a known complication in ischemic heart disease.
- Systemic embolization is a significant risk associated with left ventricular thrombi.
- Apical thrombus formation is the generally observed pattern.
Observation:
- A unique, flying saucer-shaped mass was identified at the basal septum.
- This specific location for a left ventricular thrombus has not been previously reported.
- The mass was initially an incidental finding during cardiac assessment.
Findings:
- The basal septal mass was diagnosed as a thrombus.
- Diagnosis was confirmed following a course of anticoagulant therapy.
- The unusual morphology and location highlight diagnostic challenges.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of left ventricular thrombus localization.
- It underscores the importance of considering atypical presentations in cardiovascular diagnosis.
- Further research may explore the specific mechanisms and risks of basal septal thrombi.
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