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Left atrial myxoma presenting as Gerstmann syndrome
C Bloom1, R del Carpio-O'Donovan, T Wein
1Department of Radiology, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Que.
Summary
A rare left atrial myxoma caused Gerstmann syndrome in a 29-year-old woman. This case highlights the diverse neurologic manifestations of cardiac tumors.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Left atrial myxoma is a rare primary cardiac tumor.
- Neurologic complications can arise from cardiac myxomas due to embolization or systemic effects.
- Gerstmann syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by specific cognitive deficits.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with Gerstmann syndrome.
- Diagnostic workup revealed an underlying left atrial myxoma as the cause.
- The patient's presentation underscores the importance of considering cardiac sources for neurologic deficits.
Findings:
- The study details the clinicoradiologic features of the patient's atrial myxoma.
- Neurologic manifestations, specifically Gerstmann syndrome, were directly linked to the cardiac tumor.
- This case illustrates a unique presentation of a rare condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing complex neurological conditions.
- Suggests that atrial myxoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained neurologic deficits, including Gerstmann syndrome.
- Emphasizes the need for thorough cardiac evaluation in patients with embolic or unusual neurological presentations.