Recurrence of Left Atrial Myxoma.
10.4070/kcj.1985.15.3.507
- Author:
Young Dae KIM
;
Bong Kwan SEO
;
Oh Hoon KWON
;
Hyuk Yeop LEE
;
Myung Muk LEE
;
Jung Don SEO
;
Young Woo LEE
;
Jun Ryang RHO
;
Je Geun JI
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Atrial Septum;
Korea;
Myxoma*;
Recurrence*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1985;15(3):507-512
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We present a case of recurrent left atrial myxoma which occurred 7 years and 10 months after initial operation despite resection of originaltumor and adjacent atrial septum. This is the first case report of recurrence in Korea. Among the possible causes of recurrence, regrowth from pretumorous focus seems to be the most suggesting one in this case. Histopathologic findings of recurrent myxoma showed increased cellularity with active proliferation and nuclear hyperchromasia. These findings, together with the rapidity of regrowth, suggest that recurrent myxoma may have 'wilder' behavior. Prolonged postoperative observation is important, even if ample resection was done at the initial operation including atrial septum.
