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Recurrent Atrial Myxoma: Resection for Carney Complex Through a Minimally Invasive Approach
Author(s) -
Greelish James P.,
Chatterjee Subhasis,
Byrne John G.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01040.x
Subject(s) - medicine , carney complex , atrial myxoma , resection , myxoma , surgery , radiology , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Carney's complex is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by recurrent atrial myxomas with concurrent endocrinopathies and characteristic dermatologic features. We present the case of a woman who presented with a recurrent atrial myxoma after two previous resections for myxomas through median sternotomies. As a consequence, we utilized a minimally invasive right thoracotomy approach. We discuss the clinical and pathologic features of Carney complex and the importance of identifying individuals and families with this condition for treatment and counseling. . (J Card Surg 2010;25:519‐521)