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[Simultaneous multiregional embolization from a cardiac myxoma. Case report]
M Floriani1, T Canini, P Padalino
1Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico IRCCS, Università degli Studi di Milano.
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|November 1, 1995
Insights
Atrial myxoma, the most common heart tumor, can cause distal embolization in one-third of patients. Simultaneous embolization to three arterial areas is rare, highlighting the importance of clinical evolution and surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Atrial myxoma is the most frequent primary cardiac tumor.
- Distal embolization is a known complication, affecting approximately one-third of patients.
- Simultaneous embolization to multiple distinct arterial territories is an uncommon presentation.
Abstract:
Atrial myxoma is the most frequent cardiac tumor. Distal embolization occurs in about one third of the patients with this nosological entity; a simultaneous embolization to three different arterial districts, however, is a rare event. Of particular interest is also, in our opinion, the evolution of the clinical picture and the surgical treatment performed.