Echocardiographic manifestation of hiatus hernia simulating a left atrial mass: Case report
2008
Hiatus Hernia Mimicking a Left Atrial Mass
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Koskinas Konstantinos C, Oikonomou Kostas, Karapatsoudi Eleni, Makridis Pantelis
Primary Institution: Cardiology Department, General Hospital of Edessa
Hypothesis
Can a hiatus hernia present as a left atrial mass on echocardiography?
Conclusion
Hiatus hernia can present as acute chest pain and may resemble a left atrial mass on echocardiography.
Supporting Evidence
- Hiatus hernia is common but rarely diagnosed via echocardiography.
- The patient presented with chest pain that mimicked cardiac issues.
- Imaging confirmed the diagnosis of hiatus hernia after initial echocardiogram.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a stomach problem can look like a heart problem on an ultrasound, which can confuse doctors.
Methodology
A two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiogram and subsequent imaging were used to diagnose the condition.
Limitations
Only one case is presented, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 82-year-old woman with a history of chronic heart failure.
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