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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Oncology
Cardiac Surgery

Background:

Cardiac myxomas are primary heart tumors, often associated with genetic syndromes.
Multiple cardiac myxomas can present synchronously or metachronously, posing a surgical challenge.

Observation:

A 49-year-old male presented with new cardiac masses in the left atrium and right ventricle.
These masses were detected via echocardiography four years after resection of biatrial myxomas.

Findings:

Surgical resection of the recurrent left atrial and right ventricular myxomas was performed.
Adjuvant chemotherapy was administered post-operatively.
No further recurrence was observed during a subsequent four-year follow-up period.

Implications:

The multicentric origin of cardiac myxomas should be considered in cases of recurrence.
A multidisciplinary approach involving cardiology, cardiac surgery, and oncology is crucial for managing recurrent cardiac myxomas.
Long-term surveillance is essential for patients with a history of multiple cardiac myxomas.