Systemic Embolization and Myocardial Infarction due to Clinically Unrecognized Left Atrial Myxoma
Joint Authors
Thomas, Dierk
Rottbauer, Wolfgang
Vogel, Britta
Katus, Hugo A.
Mereles, Derliz
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Myxomas are the most common primary tumors of the heart.
We report an extraordinary severe case of left atrial myxoma, presenting with stroke, myocardial infarction, and multiple arterial embolism including aorta, splenic and renal arteries, and several peripheral arteries.
The patient had previously been diagnosed with systemic vasculitis, a typical but less common finding caused by multiple emboli mimicking vasculitis.
The myxoma was removed and atrial septum reconstruction was performed.
In summary, early diagnostic differentiation of myxoma from vasculitis is critical, and immediate surgical removal of myxoma is required as the probability of thromboembolic complications increases over time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vogel, Britta& Thomas, Dierk& Mereles, Derliz& Rottbauer, Wolfgang& Katus, Hugo A.. 2011. Systemic Embolization and Myocardial Infarction due to Clinically Unrecognized Left Atrial Myxoma. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vogel, Britta…[et al.]. Systemic Embolization and Myocardial Infarction due to Clinically Unrecognized Left Atrial Myxoma. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vogel, Britta& Thomas, Dierk& Mereles, Derliz& Rottbauer, Wolfgang& Katus, Hugo A.. Systemic Embolization and Myocardial Infarction due to Clinically Unrecognized Left Atrial Myxoma. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450522
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450522