Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pediatric cardiac masses involving the right atrium (RA) are extremely rare but have the potential for severe complications. The differential for a right atrial mass is broad, including benign tumors, metastatic disease, and thrombi, and they share similarities on imaging, making the diagnosis challenging.1,2 The range of complications depends on the type, shape, size, and location of the mass. In cases of cardiac myxomas and thrombi, pulmonary embolization may occur.3,4 The management of a right atrial mass needs to be individualized based on the pathology and clinical presentation; however, anticoagulation and surgical resection are important options.
Source: CASE
Institution: University of Chicago
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $950
OpenAlex ID: W4403286092