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[MEP-40] Right Ventricular Myxoma: A Rare Case
Aylin Yıldız1, Dilşad Amanvermez Şenarslan1, Funda Yıldırım1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Medicine, Manisa, Türkiye.
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi
|May 5, 2025
Summary
This case report highlights a rare right ventricular myxoma, a benign cardiac tumor. Prompt surgical resection is crucial for this rare tumor to prevent potentially fatal complications and embolic events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare, with myxomas being the most common type.
- Myxomas most frequently occur in the left atrium, followed by the right atrium, and rarely in the ventricles.
- Right ventricular myxomas are exceptionally uncommon primary cardiac neoplasms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of a rare right ventricular myxoma.
- To discuss the diagnostic and surgical management of right ventricular myxomas.
- To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and resection of cardiac myxomas.
Main Methods:
- A 49-year-old male patient presented with dyspnea.
- Transthoracic echocardiography identified a right ventricular mass.
- Surgical resection was performed via median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass with a right atrial incision.
Main Results:
- A 13x14 mm myxoma was successfully resected from the right ventricular cavity.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of myxoma.
- The patient experienced significant symptom regression and was discharged on postoperative day five.
Conclusions:
- Right ventricular myxomas are rare, benign tumors that require prompt surgical intervention.
- The soft, lobulated nature of myxomas poses risks of fatal complications and embolic events.
- Early diagnosis and complete surgical resection are essential for favorable patient outcomes.
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