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Massive atrial myxoma presenting with unexplained haemoptysis
Aliki Tsagkridi1,2, Niall Keenan3, Kalliopi Keramida4
1Cardiology, Watford General Hospital, Watford, UK Aliki.tsagkridi@nhs.net.
BMJ Case Reports
|April 29, 2022
Summary
Cardiac myxomas are rare tumors, but early diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial. This case highlights a large left atrial myxoma presenting with persistent cough and hemoptysis, emphasizing the need for prompt cardiac tumor evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac myxomas are rare primary heart tumors.
- Clinical presentations can be varied and often mimic other conditions.
- Timely diagnosis and intervention are vital to prevent severe complications.
Observation:
- A massive left atrial myxoma was diagnosed in a female patient in her late 30s.
- The patient presented with an unusual six-month history of incessant cough and hemoptysis.
- Diagnostic imaging included echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
Findings:
- The study details a unique case of a large left atrial myxoma.
- The tumor's significant size and atypical symptoms of cough and hemoptysis were notable.
- Successful surgical resection of the myxoma was achieved.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering cardiac myxomas in patients with unexplained respiratory symptoms.
- Prompt diagnostic workup, including cardiac imaging, is essential for accurate diagnosis.
- Surgical resection offers a favorable long-term prognosis for cardiac myxomas.
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