- Impact of Interatrial Septal Reconstruction on Atrial Tachyarrhythmia after Surgical Resection of Myxoma. [Journal Article]J Chest Surg. 2023 Jan 30 [Online ahead of print]JC
- CONCLUSIONS: ISR was not a significant predictor of postoperative new-onset AT. ISR might be a feasible and safe procedure for surgical resection of cardiac myxoma and should be considered if needed.
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- Recurrent Ischemic Stroke in a Patient with Atrial Myxoma: A Case Report. [Case Reports]
- Cardiac myxoma is an infrequent but curable cause of ischemic stroke. There are no guidelines addressing the timing of surgery to excise the tumour or for the use of thrombolysis or thrombectomy. We present a case with an ischemic stroke which was diagnosed to have atrial myxoma. She was planned for surgical excision of the tumour but suffered from a second ischemic stroke while awaiting surgery.…
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- Left atrial myxoma causing near-total mitral valve obstruction. [Case Reports]Clin Case Rep. 2023 Jan; 11(1):e6887.CC
- Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors in adults, with the left atrium being the most frequently affected. Echocardiography is the diagnostic modality of choice. The most effective treatment for cardiac myxomas is surgical excision.
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- Recurrent Left Atrial Myxoma: The Significance of Active Surveillance. [Case Reports]
- Cardiac myxoma recurrence is uncommon following surgical resection. Recurrence is about 2-3% in familial cases; however, recurrence is uncommon in sporadic cases. Most of the recurrences will occur during the first three to four years. Ten percent of myxomas are of the inherited autosomal dominant disorder called Carney's complex, while the rest appear sporadic. We are reporting a nonfamilial cas…
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- Right ventricular obstruction caused by giant atrial myxoma. [Journal Article]Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed). 2023 Jan 20 [Online ahead of print]RE
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- Cerebral Aneurysms Caused by Atrial Myxoma-A Systematic Review of the Literature. [Review]
- Background: The association between cerebral aneurysms and left atrial myxoma is known but rare. We described its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and treatment using a systemic review of the literature. Methods: MEDLINE via PubMed was searched for articles published until August 2022 using the keywords "atrial myxoma", "cardiac myxoma" and "cerebral aneurysm". Results: In…
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- Cardiac hemangioma presenting as a primary cardiac tumor. [Journal Article]
- Cardiac hemangiomas are very rare benign cardiac tumors. They can present at any age and clinical presentation varies according to location and size. We encountered an 87-year-old woman with a left atrial hemangioma clinically diagnosed as cardiac myxoma. Histopathological examination revealed that it was a cavernous-type hemangioma Left atrial hemangiomas, especially those attached to the left a…
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- Concomitant Multiple Coronary Artery Embolizations and Bilateral Lower Limb Ischemia due to Dislodged Left Atrial Myxoma-Like Thrombus. [Case Reports]
- The differential diagnosis of intracardiac masses is challenging. Cardiac myxomas are benign primary heart tumors and most often are confused with thrombi in diagnosis. In some cases, the embolic complication of intracardiac masses can be fatal. We present a patient who had two nightmare complications simultaneously. A mobile left atrial mass detected and decided surgical excision. But the mass h…
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- Dramatic Massive Arterial Embolization from a Left Atrial Myxoma in a Patient with Takotsubo Syndrome. [Case Reports]J Cardiovasc Echogr. 2022 Jul-Sep; 32(3):183-184.JC
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- A Christmas tree-shaped atrial myxoma causing transient ischemic attacks. [Journal Article]Kardiol Pol. 2023 Jan 03 [Online ahead of print]KP
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- Global Transient Amnesia as the Predominant Symptom of Cardiac Myxoma: A Case Report. [Case Reports]Am J Case Rep. 2023 Jan 03; 24:e938221.AJ
- BACKGROUND The most common neurological symptoms from cardiac myxoma-induced stroke include territories of middle cerebral arteries, rendering posterior stroke less common. Although transient global amnesia usually has a benign prognosis, amnesia in the setting of concerning cerebellar symptoms should raise the suspicion for posterior circulation involvement. These benign-appearing symptoms can b…
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- Left atrial mass found on cardiac ultrasound leading to emergent thrombectomy. [Case Reports]
- Atrial myxomas, though the most common primary cardiac neoplasm, remain a rare disease occurring in about 0.03% of the population. While clinically benign, they are considered functionally malignant as they can cause life-threatening embolic events. Here we present a patient with a high-risk intermediate pulmonary embolism where bedside ultrasound revealed significant right ventricular dysfunctio…
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- Left atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of pre-syncope and symptomatic bradycardia. [Case Reports]
- CONCLUSIONS: Atrial myxomas are a rare cause of pre-syncope and symptomatic bradycardia. It is important to have a clinical suspicion for atrial myxomas given early diagnosis and surgical intervention are key in improving the prognosis of these patients. This case also highlights the importance of taking into account the source of the myxoma's blood supply in relationship to other cardiac structures, and further correlating these findings with clinical symptoms.
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- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: A rare entity with a complex diagnosis. [Case Reports]Rev Port Cardiol. 2022 Dec 14 [Online ahead of print]RP
- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is a neoplasm with uncertain behavior. We describe a case in a 66-year-old female who underwent resection of a left atrial tumor suspected to be a cardiac myxoma which was subsequently diagnosed as an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. After three years' follow-up the patient underwent a second operation to remove tumoral occurrence in the right atrium, diagnos…
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- Robotically assisted mitral valve surgery-experience during the restart of a robotic program in Germany. [Journal Article]Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov; 11(6):596-604.AC
- CONCLUSIONS: The re-establishment of robotic mitral valve surgery in Germany was successful with comparable results to MIMS in terms of mortality and morbidity. Robotic-assisted cardiac operations resulted in accelerated postoperative recovery with significant shortening of the hospital length of stay. The avoidance of liver injury is one focus for the future.
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- Robotic atrial myxoma resection-papillary subtype. [Editorial]Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov; 11(6):634-636.AC
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- Cardiac myxoma with atypical cell population mimicking malignancy - a diagnostic pitfall. [Case Reports]Cardiovasc Pathol. 2022 Dec 01; 63:107511.CP
- Herein, a case of a 45-year-old woman is reported with left atrial myxoma showing unique histological findings mimicking malignancy. For 3 months before surgery, the patient suffered from a long-standing fever of unknown etiology, malaise and weight loss; she had no history of malignancy. The CT scan revealed a tumorous mass in the left atrium. Grossly, the tumor had a smooth rounded surface with…
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- Routine endoscopic robotic cardiac tumor resection using an 8-mm working port and percutaneous cannulation. [Journal Article]J Card Surg. 2022 Dec; 37(12):4803-4807.JC
- CONCLUSIONS: In our study, the robotic platform facilitated safe and effective cardiac tumor excision. Our results highlight the efficacy of 8-mm port sizing and the concurrent use of other minimally invasive techniques, including percutaneous cannulation, in this patient population. In general, patients prefer the least invasive treatment option available. Our findings emphasize the importance of training cardiac surgeons to perform robotic procedures using the least invasive means possible to provide patients with various options for their treatment.
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- Calretinin stain for the accurate diagnosis of atypical Cardiac Myxoma. [Journal Article]Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 Feb; 39(2):461-462.IJ
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- Tumor embolism and acute arterial occlusion: A systematic review. [Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Lung cancer and atrial myxoma were the most common sources for tumor embolism. Acute stroke was the most common presentation. This is treated with antiplatelets or anticoagulation as well as chemotherapy and resection of primary tumor. Early revascularisation can prevent severe complications such as death, paralysis, heart failure and limb loss in selected cases of tumor embolism.
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- Dumbbell in the atrium: A rare case report of biatrial myxoma that crosses atrial septum diagnosed by multimodal echocardiography. [Case Reports]Echocardiography. 2022 12; 39(12):1620-1622.E
- We reported a very rare case, a 59-year-old female whose heart myxoma was present in both atrium, the mass in biatrial was connected to each other at the oval foramen, resembling "dumbbell-like." By means of multimodality echocardiography techniques such as transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), and Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (…
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- Infected Left Atrial Myxoma Presenting Without Bacterial Growth on Blood Cultures: A Case Report. [Case Reports]J Chest Surg. 2022 Nov 09 [Online ahead of print]JC
- Although cardiac myxoma is one of the most common types of benign cardiac tumors, infected cardiac myxoma is very infrequent. The diagnosis of infected cardiac myxoma may be challenging because the presenting symptoms are non-specific and established management guidelines are lacking. This report describes a 39-year-old woman with a 5-month history of uncontrolled fever, chills, and myalgia who w…
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- Surgical resection of a rare left ventricular myxoma through right thoracotomy after Bentall procedure. [Case Reports]BMJ Case Rep. 2022 10 31; 15(10)BC
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- Left atrial myxoma with coronary artery disease. [Case Reports]BMJ Case Rep. 2022 10 31; 15(10)BC
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- Single-Center Experience With a Self-Expandable Venous Cannula During Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. [Journal Article]Innovations (Phila). 2022 Nov-Dec; 17(6):491-498.I
- CONCLUSIONS: The venous smart canula® allows for optimal venous drainage at low negative drainage pressures, facilitating sufficient perfusion in MICS.
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- Cardiac myxoma shedding leads to lower extremity arterial embolism: A case report. [Case Reports]
- CONCLUSIONS: Although CM is rare, it may be considered as the source of embolism in patients with acute limb ischemia. Repeated loss of thrombus on the tumor and its surface may lead to repeated embolism of peripheral vessels. Cardiac ultrasound is helpful for early diagnosis. Here, we use this case report to highlight left CM as an important cause of acute limb ischemia and to report our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of lower limb arterial embolism caused by CM detachment.
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- [An atrial myxoma with a significant coronary vascularization]. [Journal Article]G Ital Cardiol (Rome). 2022 11; 23(11):876-877.GI
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- Neonatal Myxomas: Case Report and Literature Review. [Case Reports]World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2022 11; 13(6):770-776.WJ
- Myxomas are rare tumors in neonates and tend to have a different presentation compared to adults. We present an infant with a left atrial myxoma presenting with episodic tachycardia who underwent successful surgical excision. In addition, we performed a review of the literature, identifying 17 cases of neonatal myxomas. Unlike adults, neonatal myxomas are more common in males and occur more often…
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- Surgical treatment of an extensively calcified right atrial myxoma. [Journal Article]Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 11 03; 62(6)EJ
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