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Atrial lipomatous hypertrophy causing reduction in systemic venous return
G Di Bella1, A Mileto, M Gaeta
1Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, G. Martino Polyclinic, Clinical and Experimental Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Messina, Viale Gazzi, 98100, Messina, Italy.
Herz
|February 18, 2011
Summary
Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIAS) is a rare, benign condition involving excess adipose tissue. Cardiac MRI aids in diagnosing LHIAS, assessing its extent, and evaluating hemodynamic impact.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIAS) is a benign cardiac condition.
- It presents as an adipose tissue pseudomass with a characteristic bilobed shape.
- LHIAS is infrequently diagnosed but increasingly recognized due to imaging advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of LHIAS in an obese patient.
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of Cardiac MRI for LHIAS.
- To discuss the evaluation of disease extension and hemodynamic compromise.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 68-year-old obese female.
- Utilized Cardiac MRI for diagnosis and characterization.
- Evaluated disease extent and hemodynamic compromise.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the appearance of LHIAS on Cardiac MRI.
- Confirmed the utility of MRI for tissue characterization.
- Assessed the impact on hemodynamic status.
Conclusions:
- LHIAS is a benign condition characterized by adipose tissue deposition.
- Cardiac MRI is a valuable tool for diagnosing LHIAS.
- MRI facilitates assessment of LHIAS extension and hemodynamic effects.
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