Cardiac masses and tumours

Left atrial myxoma: Unusual presentation as a cystic tumor

“…Embolism, intracardiac obstruction, and systemic symptoms are common modes of presentation, whereas sometimes no symptoms occur at all. Echocardiography reveals a solid left atrial tumor most of the times …”

“…Primary cardiac tumors are rare and almost 50% of them are benign myxomas. Most myxomas arise from the left atrium and are solid, solitary tumors . They may present with embolism, obstruction of intracardiac orifices or systemic symptoms associated with cytokine release and in most circumstances can be diagnosed with echocardiography.…”

Incidental Left Atrial Mass on Transesophageal Echocardiogram During Evaluation of Severe Mitral Regurgitation

“… 3 , 4 Most cardiac tumors are benign, with about 10% being malignant. 5 Malignant cardiac tumors can be characterized as sarcomas (undifferentiated sarcoma, angiosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, myxofibrosarcoma, osteosarcoma, synovial sarcoma), germ cell tumors (teratoma, yolk sac tumors), and lymphoma. 6 Cardiac sarcomas are typically asymptomatic until they are advanced.…”

Systemic Embolization from an Unusual Intracardiac Mass in the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract

“…The differential diagnosis for intracardiac masses includes thrombus, vegetation, benign primary cardiac tumors, malignant primary cardiac tumors, and metastatic secondary cardiac tumors [1, 2]. Diagnosis is usually suggested by a combination of history, physical examination, and imaging.…”

“…TEE can also better identify complications related to masses including abscesses and fistulae [3, 4]. Other potentially useful imaging modalities include cardiac magnetic resonance, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac positron emission topography [2, 3]. Once appropriate imaging and diagnosis have been obtained, an appropriate plan of action can be undertaken; for example, cardiac surgery may be indicated in select cases of infective endocarditis.…”