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Cardiac myxomas: a long term study

H P Mattle1, D Maurer, M Sturzenegger

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Switzerland.

Journal of Neurology
|October 1, 1995
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Cardiac myxomas can cause serious neurological symptoms, including progressive dementia. Early diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial, but rare cases suggest potential brain metastases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cardiac myxomas are rare tumors, often presenting with diverse symptoms including neurological deficits.
  • This study investigates the long-term outcomes and neurological manifestations in patients with cardiac myxomas.

Observation:

  • A cohort of 12 patients with cardiac myxomas was followed for an average of 4.4 years.
  • Presenting symptoms varied, with neurological issues (hemiparesis, aphasia, dementia, vertigo) in four patients.
  • Echocardiography and CT confirmed the diagnosis in most cases, with surgical intervention being the primary treatment.

Findings:

  • Four patients presented with neurological symptoms, and one survivor experienced progressive dementia post-surgery.
  • Advanced imaging (MRI, CT) revealed multiple cerebral lesions and aneurysms in the patient with progressive dementia.

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  • The rare occurrence of progressive neurological symptoms, cerebral lesions, and aneurysms post-myxoma resection suggests potential brain metastases.

    • Implications:

    • Cardiac myxoma diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion, especially with neurological presentations.
    • Post-operative neurological decline in myxoma patients warrants investigation for metastatic disease.
    • Understanding myxoma behavior is critical for improving patient outcomes and treatment strategies.