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  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary heart tumors, typically found in the left atrium.
  • Left ventricular myxomas are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of left ventricular myxoma.
  • To emphasize the importance of surgical resection for cardiac myxomas, regardless of location.

Main Methods:

  • Incidental diagnosis of a left ventricular myxoma via echocardiography in an asymptomatic patient.
  • Complete surgical resection of the myxoma without fragmentation.
  • Postoperative monitoring and recovery assessment.

Main Results:

  • Successful and complete resection of the left ventricular myxoma.
  • The patient experienced an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 4.
  • Histopathological confirmation of cardiac myxoma.

Conclusions:

  • Left ventricular myxoma is a rare clinical entity requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
  • Surgical resection is the recommended treatment for cardiac myxomas due to potential complications.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare tumor locations in cardiac diagnostics.