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[Cerebral complications in cardiac myxomas]
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Heart myxomas can cause central nervous system injuries through tumor embolisms. Comprehensive brain examinations are crucial for prognosis and treatment, especially post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Heart myxomas are tumors that can lead to serious neurological complications.
- Tumorous embolism from heart myxomas can cause acute or delayed central nervous system (CNS) symptoms.
- Diagnosing CNS injuries related to heart myxomas can be challenging, especially with asymptomatic or atypical presentations.