A Case of Myxoma Originating from the Anterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve.
10.4326/jjcvs.24.330
- VernacularTitle:僧帽弁前尖から発生した粘液腫の１治験例
- Author:
Tomio Abe
;
Noriyasu Watanabe
;
Hidehiro Hamaya
;
Satomi Inoue
;
Hiroki Satou
;
Sakuzo Komatsu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
1995;24(5):330-332
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
We reported a rare case of myxoma originating from the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. A 65-year-old woman was admitted with sympotomes of easily fatigability and palpitation. On auscultation, a grade II/IV systolic murmur was audible at the apex. Echocardiography demonstrated a dense mass arising from the anterior mitral leaflet. The tumor (16×13×10mm in size) was resected from the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. There was no definite evidence of a tumor stalk on the mitral valve nor valve regurgitation after the operation. Microscopically, polyhedral cells were recognized, indicating myxoma. The postoperative course was uneventful and no recurrence has been noticed during the past 6 years.
