Left atrial myxoma complicated with multi-system embolization

Left atrial myxoma complicated with multi-system embolization

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Abstract Background Atrial myxoma accounts for approximately 50% of all cardiac tumors.The majority of myxomas are located in the left atrium and present variable clinical manifestation.Case presentation A young man was transferred to our hospital with sudden onset of resting pain, Powered Ride-Ons pallor and numb in right leg.An atrial mobile mass was detected by transthoracic echocardiography.Anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy were administered, a timely surgery was performed and the mass was confirmed as a myxoma.

The patient did not discharge any discomfort post-operation.Conclusion For patients with atrial myxoma, early diagnosis is essential, anticoagulant or antithrombotic therapy and surgery Chromium have a great importance to prevent further embolism.