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Characterization of an Unusual Right Atrial Mass by Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, and Angiography
Author(s) -
BURRI HARAN,
BLOCH ANTOINE,
HAUSER HERMANN
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8175.1999.tb00831.x
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , medicine , radiology , lipoma , computed tomography
A right atrial mass was discovered by echocardiography in a 53‐year‐old man. A work‐up consisting of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography studies established the diagnosis of atrial lipoma. The echocardiographic features are compared with the radiological findings, and the characteristics permitting differentiation of lipoma from other causes of cardiac masses are discussed. In this case, echocardiography not only permitted the initial identification of the mass but also proved to be useful in follow‐up of its evolution over time, thereby influencing the therapeutic management.