Double cardiac myxomas in the left atrium and ventricle

Dueling Myxomas: A Rare Finding

“…Primary cardiac tumors are rare, with the most common being myxomas, accounting for almost half 3, 4, 5, 8, 9. Myxomas are typically pedunculated, gelatinous tumors of stromal cells that originate from multipotent mesenchyme capable of both neural and endothelial differentiation 4, 6. These tumors vary widely in size and are most often identified in the left atrium 3, 4, 7, 9.…”

“…There is a predilection for women on the basis of several case series. The tumors most commonly present in solitary 4, 6. The presence of two primary cardiac myxomas is a rare finding, most often seen in patients with Carney complex.…”

“…Primary cardiac tumors are rare and although most often benign are associated with high embolic potential 3, 4. Myxomas are the most common primary tumors of the heart, most commonly located in the left atrium 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The discovery of multiple myxomas is a rare finding.…”