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J C Mullen1, S A Schipper, S S Sett

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 1995
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A large right atrial lipoma was successfully removed surgically. Magnetic resonance imaging aided preoperative diagnosis, and the patient showed no recurrence after one year.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Lipomas, though common benign tumors, can rarely occur in the heart.
  • Large cardiac lipomas pose surgical challenges due to potential proximity to vital structures.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient with a massive right atrial lipoma.
  • Preoperative diagnosis was confirmed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • The lipoma was closely intertwined with the right coronary artery.

Findings:

  • Surgical resection of the huge right atrial lipoma was performed successfully.
  • Meticulous dissection was necessary to preserve the right coronary artery.
  • Postoperative follow-up at one year revealed no signs of tumor recurrence.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the efficacy of MRI in diagnosing cardiac lipomas.
  • It demonstrates the feasibility of complete surgical removal of large atrial lipomas.
  • Successful resection and follow-up suggest a favorable prognosis for such cases.