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Case Report: Right atrial mass arising from the Eustachian valve
Jalal Jolou1, Jérôme Martineau1, Hajo Müller2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva University, Geneva, Switzerland.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
|November 29, 2023
Summary
A right atrial mass, initially concerning for a tumor, was found to be an organized thrombus after surgical resection. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of right atrial masses and the importance of surgical intervention when malignancy is suspected.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Right atrial (RA) masses are rare and require thorough investigation.
- A 72-year-old male presented with an incidental RA mass 18 months post-Bentall operation.
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