[Сardiac myxoma: challenge in diagnostics. Case report]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Oncology

Context:

• Cardiac myxoma is the most frequent primary benign cardiac tumor, accounting for up to 50% of primary cardiac neoplasms.
• Modern imaging modalities like 2D echocardiography, CT, and MRI facilitate early diagnosis.
• However, atypical clinical presentations and physician awareness can delay diagnosis.

Purpose:

• To report a case of a giant left atrial myxoma with a delayed diagnosis.
• To discuss factors contributing to the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cardiac myxoma.
• To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and successful surgical intervention.

Summary:

• This case report details a giant left atrial myxoma diagnosed relatively late due to various contributing factors.
• Despite the delayed diagnosis, the patient underwent successful surgical treatment.
• The report underscores the challenges in recognizing cardiac myxoma despite available diagnostic tools.

Impact:

• Highlights the potential for misdiagnosis of cardiac myxoma, even with advanced imaging.
• Reinforces the necessity of considering cardiac myxoma in differential diagnoses.
• Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical treatment for large cardiac myxomas.