Infected atrial myxoma

Graham, H. Vondale; vonHartitzsch, Barry; Medina, Jose R.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9149(76)80017-3

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“…Infected myxomas in combination with emboli were reported to greatly elevate the risk for systemic embolization [ 12 , 22 ]. However, our study found no significant differences in white blood count and neutrophils between the embolic and non-embolic groups, probably due to the low sensitivity of the 2 parameters in distinguishing the infected myxomas from the others.…”

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Risk Factors for Embolism in Cardiac Myxoma: A Retrospective Analysis

Zhang

Liang

et al. 2015

Med Sci Monit

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BackgroundMyxomas are the most common primary heart tumors and are closely associated with embolic events. Cardiac myxomas typically arise from the interatrial septum at the border of the fossa ovalis in the left atrium. Any other location is considered atypical. Embolism, one of the complications of myxoma, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for embolism in patients with cardiac myxoma.Material/MethodsIn this retrospective study, a cohort of 162 patients with cardiac myxomas was surgically treated between January 1998 and June 2014 at 3 cardiac centers in China. Preoperative data, including platelet count, sex, age, and the tumor (size, location, surface, and attachment), were compared between embolic and non-embolic groups of patients.ResultsNo significant differences in vascular risk factors were seen between the 2 groups. However, the percentage of higher platelet count (>300×109/L) and mean platelet volume in the embolic group were significantly higher than in the non-embolic group (P=0.0356, and 0.0113, respectively). Irregular surface and atypical location of the myxomas were also independently associated with increased risk of embolic complications.ConclusionsTumor location, macroscopic appearance, mean platelet volume, and high platelet count are strong risk factors for embolic events in patients with cardiac myxomas.

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Risk Factors for Embolism in Cardiac Myxoma: A Retrospective Analysis

Zhang

Liang

et al. 2015

Med Sci Monit

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“…Occasionally, myxomas are infected 62,[90][91][92] ; in this circumstance, there is great danger of systemic embolization. In one case, a vegetation on a myxoma was detected by echocardiography, and the finding verified at surgery.…”

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Cardiac Myxomas

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Although cardiac myxomas are histologically benign, they may be lethal because of their strategic position. They can mimic not only every cardiac disease but also infective, immunologic, and malignant processes. Myxomas must therefore be included in the differential diagnosis of valvular heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomegaly, bacterial endocarditis, disturbances of ventricular and supraventricular rhythm, syncope, and systemic or pulmonary embolism. The symptoms depend on the size, mobility, and location of the tumor. Echocardiography, including the transesophageal approach, is the most important means of diagnosis; CT and MRI may also be helpful. Coronary arteriography in patients over 40 years of age is generally required to rule out concomitant coronary artery disease. Surgical removal of the tumor should be performed as soon as possible; the long-term prognosis is excellent, and recurrences are rare. In follow-up examinations as well, echocardiography is essential.

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“…Biatrial tumors are found in less than 5 percent of all myxoma cases 8 , 9 ) . Biatrial myxoma, as in this case, usually share a common site of attachment on opposite sides of the interatrial septum 10 , 11 ) . Most atrial myxoma arise from the area of the limbus of the fossa ovalis 12 ) .…”

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Multicentric Biatrial Myxoma in a Young Female Patient : Case Report

Yoon

Park

You

et al. 2000

Korean J Intern Med

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We report a case of multicentric, biatrial cardiac myxoma in a 29-year-old female who complained of exertional dyspnea, abdominal distension and peripheral edema. Any other associated skin lesions, breast mass or endocrine disorder presenting complex form were not seen on her. Also, there was no contributory medical history, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. By using transthoracic echocardiography, we identified a biatrial myxoma attached to the interatrial septum. During surgical excision, we found a large right atrial myxoma with extension through the fossa ovalis into the left atrium and small myxoma attached to the right atrial free wall. After successful resection of interatrial septum and free wall, atrial septal defect was created during the resection and safely repaired by bovine pericardial patch.

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Infected atrial myxoma

Cited by 37 publications

References 6 publications

Risk Factors for Embolism in Cardiac Myxoma: A Retrospective Analysis

Risk Factors for Embolism in Cardiac Myxoma: A Retrospective Analysis

Cardiac Myxomas

Multicentric Biatrial Myxoma in a Young Female Patient : Case Report

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