Ventricular myxoma: an unusual perioperative finding
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Myxomas are benign cardiac tumors predominantly located in the left atrium and are more common in women aged 30 to 60 years. This article presents the case of a 36-yearold woman with a complex medical history who was diagnosed with an incidental finding of an intraventricular myxoma. Imaging studies, including echocardiogram and MRI, revealed cardiac masses. During surgery, lesions were found in the right atrium and a mass in the left ventricle. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac myxoma, suggesting a possible association with Carney syndrome due to the patient's history. This case highlights the rarity and complexity of myxomas, underscoring their significance in clinical practice and the necessity for a multidisciplinary approach to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Juan C. Villalba, Jaime Arroyo, Stefany Cabrera, Pablo Sarmiento, José M. Quintero
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413469311