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Silent Invader: A Rare Right Ventricular Lipoma Resolved With Multimodal Imaging.

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Summary

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A rare cardiac lipoma was incidentally discovered in a patient with thyroid cancer. Multimodal imaging confirmed the diagnosis, guiding successful surgical removal and restoring heart function.

Keywords:

multimodal imaging right ventricular lipoma surgical intervention

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Oncology
Radiology

Background:

Incidental diagnosis of cardiac masses can pose challenges in clinical practice.
Bilateral thyroid cancer patients require comprehensive health monitoring.
Right ventricular masses necessitate accurate diagnostic evaluation.

Observation:

A 36-year-old female with bilateral thyroid cancer presented with an incidentally discovered 5.6x4.3 cm right ventricular mass.
Initial echocardiography (TTE) and cardiac CT suggested a fat-density lesion.
The mass was further characterized using multimodal imaging, including Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography (MCE), CT, and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR).

Findings:

Multimodal imaging confirmed the right ventricular mass as a cardiac lipoma, a rare benign tumor.
The diagnostic process precisely delineated the tumor's size, characteristics, and impact on cardiac function.
Surgical planning was effectively guided by the comprehensive imaging data, leading to successful tumor resection.

Implications:

This case underscores the indispensable role of multimodal imaging in diagnosing and managing rare cardiac tumors.
Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.
Integrating advanced imaging techniques improves the characterization and treatment strategies for cardiac lipomas.