A probable right atrial myxoma prolapsing through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle: a case report
2008
Case of a Right Atrial Myxoma
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Ojji Dike B, Ajiduku Stella S, Omonua Omonuyi O, Abdulkareem Lukman L, Parsonage Will
Primary Institution: University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
Conclusion
Cardiac myxomas should always be considered when the cause of heart failure is not obvious, and prompt treatment is necessary to avoid fatal outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors.
- The patient presented with symptoms of heart failure and died shortly after leaving the hospital.
- Transthoracic echocardiography was used to diagnose the myxoma.
Takeaway
A man had a heart tumor that caused him to feel very sick, and he died shortly after leaving the hospital because it wasn't treated in time.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed using transthoracic echocardiography.
Limitations
No post mortem examination was performed.
Participant Demographics
A 51-year-old Nigerian African male.
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