Left vetricular myxoma: case report

Ajaja, Mohamed Rida; Cheikh, Amine; Akpabie, Noëllie; Elmire, Wafa; Mezalek, Amale Tazi; Hassani, Amine El; Houssa, Mahdi Ait

doi:10.11604/pamj.2020.36.358.24793

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“…The location of left ventricular myxomas determines the type of surgical incision to be made [ 4 ]. In our case, the myxoma was attached by a 2-3 mm stalk to the mid-septum 5 cm below the aortic annulus, necessitating a median sternotomy.…”

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“…When the tumor is removed, the risk of fragmentation and the emergence of embolic phenomena are reduced by careful management of the cardiac structures and the tumor. To prevent recurrence, the resection of the tumor's base should be carried out with good safety margins [ 4 ].…”

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“…Due to their fragmentability, these tumors may worsen existing problems or potentially cause abrupt death. Myxoma of the LV causes a variety of cardiac symptoms such as syncope, dyspnea, embolic events, arrhythmias, or hemodynamic compromise [4,5]. Additionally, interleukin, which may cause inflammatory or autoimmune issues, is produced and released into the bloodstream by cardiac myxomas [6].…”

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Left Ventricular Myxoma: A Case Report

Asad,

Abu Moch,

Amarin

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary cardiac neoplasms, with only a small percentage being found in the left ventricle. Herein, we describe a 25-year-old male who presented with a complaint of chest pain for almost three months and was found to have a 2x2 cm encapsulated tumor attached by a 2-3 mm stalk to the mid-septum, 5 cm below the aortic annulus, via echocardiography. Additionally, a chest CT angiography was performed and revealed a small defect in the left ventricle with a low attenuation density originating from the septum. The tumor was later managed surgically with a median sternotomy approach, and left ventricular myxoma was confirmed histopathologically. Even though cardiac myxomas are incredibly uncommon, they are usually located in the left and right atria and are very unlikely to present in the left ventricle. This incident highlights the importance of taking cardiac myxoma into account as a potential differential diagnosis in cases of chest pain to prevent any further complications.

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Left Ventricular Myxoma: A Case Report

Asad,

Abu Moch,

Amarin

et al. 2023

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“…Most of the myxomas are in the left atrium, but rarely seen in the left ventricle. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Left atrial (LA) myxoma usually originates in atrial septum. However, Left ventricular (LV) myxoma could be located in any part of the left ventricle.…”

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“…Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Most of the myxomas are in the left atrium, but rarely seen in the left ventricle [1,2,3] . Left atrial (LA) myxoma usually originates in atrial septum.…”

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Left atrial myxoma with left ventricular myxoma diagnosed by ultrasound examination

Ji¹,

Zhang

2021

Medicine

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Rationale: Left ventricular (LV) myxoma is a rare type of benign cardiac tumor, which may result in unfavorable consequences due to embolism, arrhythmia, obstruction to the outflow tract, and other constitutional symptoms. LV myxoma can be easily misdiagnosed as LV thrombosis. Although some literatures have reported LV myxoma, the echocardiographic features of Left atrial (LA) myxoma with LV myxoma have rarely been reported till date. Here, we report case of LA myxoma with LV myxoma diagnosed by echocardiographic examination. Patient concerns: A 56-year-old male patient suffering from chest tightness and asthma for 6 months and progressive aggravation for 1 month was admitted to our hospital. Diagnosis: Echocardiographic imaging gave the suspicion of LA myxoma with LV myxoma, which was confirmed by pathology. Interventions: This patient was treated surgically. Outcomes: The patient had no postoperative complications and is currently under regular follow-up. Lessons: Echocardiography can be an effective imaging method for the evaluation of LV myxoma. The combination of echocardiography and clinical symptoms may help to make an accurate diagnosis.

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