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Anomalously placed papillary muscle masquerading as a left ventricular apical mass
W Almahmeed1, J Beckman, K Gin
1Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospital, Canada.
Summary
An anomalously placed papillary muscle mimicked a cardiac mass in a patient with anticardiolipin antibodies. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the diagnosis when transthoracic views were unclear.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Anticardiolipin antibodies are associated with various thrombotic and non-thrombotic conditions.
- Cardiac masses can present diagnostic challenges, requiring precise imaging for accurate identification.
- Nonfluent dysphasia and headaches can be symptoms of underlying systemic or neurological conditions.