Left atrial myxoma complicated with multi-system embolization

• Main Authors: Ren-Dan Zhang, Zhi-Huan Zeng, Jian-Yi Zheng, Tu-Di Li, Yan-Qun Zhao, Yu-Hong Liu, Yu-Si Yao
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2017-09-01
• Series: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Subjects: Atrial myxoma; Systemic embolism; Therapy
• Online Access: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-017-0640-2

Abstract Background Atrial myxoma accounts for approximately 50% of all cardiac tumors. The majority of myxomas are located in the left atrium and present variable clinical manifestation. Case presentation A young man was transferred to our hospital with sudden onset of resting pain, pallor and numb in right leg. An atrial mobile mass was detected by transthoracic echocardiography. Anticoagulant and antithrombotic therapy were administered, a timely surgery was performed and the mass was confirmed as a myxoma. The patient did not discharge any discomfort post-operation. Conclusion For patients with atrial myxoma, early diagnosis is essential, anticoagulant or antithrombotic therapy and surgery have a great importance to prevent further embolism.