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Atrial Myxoma Presenting as Positional Vertigo: A Case Report.
Aamani Jupalli1, Ateeq Mubarik2, Arshad Muhammad Iqbal1
1Internal Medicine, Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, USA.
Cureus
|March 20, 2020
Summary
Cardiac myxoma, a rare heart tumor, can cause diverse symptoms like vertigo. Surgical removal of this atrial myxoma effectively resolved the patient's long-standing vertigo, demonstrating a successful treatment outcome.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac myxoma is an uncommon cardiac tumor.
- It can manifest with a wide spectrum of symptoms, including non-specific constitutional symptoms and neurological deficits.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old female presented with years of vertigo, initially considered benign.
- Diagnostic workup, including echocardiography, revealed a significant atrial myxoma (3.5 x 3.0 x 1.0 cm).
Findings:
- The atrial myxoma was surgically excised.
- Post-operative recovery was complete, with full resolution of the patient's vertigo symptoms.
Implications:
- This case highlights that persistent vertigo can be an atypical presentation of cardiac myxoma.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in cardiac myxoma patients.
- Highlights the importance of considering cardiac tumors in the differential diagnosis of unexplained neurological symptoms.
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