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Incidental Right Atrial Myxoma: Multimodal Imaging and Surgical Excision
Michael Z L Zhu1, Thiruvashrin Chetty2, Rohan V Navani3
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia.
JACC. Case Reports
|June 3, 2026
Summary
Right atrial myxoma, a rare cardiac tumor, can cause serious complications. Prompt diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial for successful treatment and preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare, affecting approximately 200 per million people.
- Right atrial myxomas constitute 8-15% of primary cardiac tumors.
- These tumors can be asymptomatic or present with critical embolic or obstructive symptoms.

