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A giant left atrial myxoma causing left-sided heart failure
Akiko Baba1, Yoichi Hisata1, Tomohiro Odate1
1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Oita Prefectural Hospital, Oita, Japan.
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|June 30, 2022
Summary
A giant left atrial myxoma was successfully resected in a 53-year-old female patient. Postoperative recovery confirmed the complete removal of the mass and resolution of mitral stenosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Left atrial myxomas are rare primary cardiac tumors.
- Giant myxomas can cause significant hemodynamic compromise.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old female presented with symptoms attributed to a giant mass in the left atrium.
- Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large left atrial mass causing functional mitral stenosis.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the giant left atrial mass was performed.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of atrial myxoma.
- Postoperative echocardiography demonstrated complete tumor resection and absence of mitral stenosis.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful management of a giant left atrial myxoma.
- Surgical resection is an effective treatment for symptomatic atrial myxomas.
- Complete removal ensures favorable patient outcomes and prevents recurrence.
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