Open AccessLeft atrial myxoma with left ventricular myxoma diagnosed by ultrasound examination
Author(s) -
Xiang Ji,
Xia Zhang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000026903
Subject(s) - medicine , myxoma , left atrial myxoma , cardiology , radiology , embolism , atrial fibrillation , left atrium
Rationale: Left ventricular (LV) myxoma is a rare type of benign cardiac tumor, which may result in unfavorable consequences due to embolism, arrhythmia, obstruction to the outflow tract, and other constitutional symptoms. LV myxoma can be easily misdiagnosed as LV thrombosis. Although some literatures have reported LV myxoma, the echocardiographic features of Left atrial (LA) myxoma with LV myxoma have rarely been reported till date. Here, we report case of LA myxoma with LV myxoma diagnosed by echocardiographic examination. Patient concerns: A 56-year-old male patient suffering from chest tightness and asthma for 6 months and progressive aggravation for 1 month was admitted to our hospital. Diagnosis: Echocardiographic imaging gave the suspicion of LA myxoma with LV myxoma, which was confirmed by pathology. Interventions: This patient was treated surgically. Outcomes: The patient had no postoperative complications and is currently under regular follow-up. Lessons: Echocardiography can be an effective imaging method for the evaluation of LV myxoma. The combination of echocardiography and clinical symptoms may help to make an accurate diagnosis.