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A Large Left Ventricle Myxoma: Presenting with Epigastric Pain and Weight Loss
Joint Authors
Fakhari, Solmaz
Bilehjani, Eissa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cardiac myxomas are the most common benign tumors found in the heart.
They usually appear in the left atrium.
Those originating from the left ventricle (LV) are rare.
Although clinical presentation may vary, dyspnea and embolism are the most commonly reported symptoms.
In the present case study, a 27-year-old woman with a large myxoma originating from the left ventricular free wall is studied.
She had atypical complaints, mainly epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia.
She was hospitalized for acute abdomen, but subsequent investigations revealed a large myxoma that fully filled the LV and severely compromised the flow of the aortic and mitral valves.
After successful emergency tumor resection, all symptoms disappeared.
The uncommon presentation caused by these tumors is discussed in this study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fakhari, Solmaz& Bilehjani, Eissa. 2016. A Large Left Ventricle Myxoma: Presenting with Epigastric Pain and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100406
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fakhari, Solmaz& Bilehjani, Eissa. A Large Left Ventricle Myxoma: Presenting with Epigastric Pain and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100406
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fakhari, Solmaz& Bilehjani, Eissa. A Large Left Ventricle Myxoma: Presenting with Epigastric Pain and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100406
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100406