Atrial myxoma: a clinical and pathologic analysis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2010.05.020
- VernacularTitle:心房黏液瘤15例临床及病理学分析
- Author:
Jun RUI
;
Shudong YANG
;
Zhiyi ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Myxoma;
Heart atrial
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2010;9(5):338-340
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Fifteen cases with atrial myxoma in our hospital from May 2001 to Dec 2008 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients presented with a variety of symptoms mimicking mitral valve disease,including palpitation, shortness of breath and activity intolerance.Pulmonary and systemic embolizations occurred in three patients and sudden syncope in one.Radiograph and echocardiography can help to reveal atrial myxoma.Definite diagnosis was made based on histological examinations.In 6 months - 6 years'follow-up one case recurred.Surgical treatment should be prompted once diagnosis established.Tumor pedicle must be completely removed to prevent recurrence.
