2003
DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(02)00272-3
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Hemoptysis as an unusual manifestation of right atrial myxoma

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“…However, papillar and, especially, villous myxomas form emboli as a result of their tendency to fragment, often resulting in small tumor particles [16] which can pass through the coronary apertures. Both right and left coronary embolism has been documented, although right coronary embolism with inferior myocardial infarction is dominant.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…However, papillar and, especially, villous myxomas form emboli as a result of their tendency to fragment, often resulting in small tumor particles [16] which can pass through the coronary apertures. Both right and left coronary embolism has been documented, although right coronary embolism with inferior myocardial infarction is dominant.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Atypical cardiac myxomas are a rare occurrence and may represent with a variety of clinical manifestations depending on their morphology and location. Atypical left atrial myxomas may cause manifestations of valvular obstruction, while right atrial neoplasms may cause symptoms of peripheral congestion and more rarely hemoptysis [4,8]. Echocardiography plays a prominent role in the diagnosis and follow-up of these patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%