Diagnosis and cardiac transplantation of a Carney syndrome-induced cardiac myxoma combined with dilated cardiomyopathy: a case report

Abstract Background Carney syndrome is an uncommon autosomal disorder closely linked to mutations in the PRKAR1A gene. Skin lesions are the most pronounced feature of Carney syndrome, affecting over 80% of individuals with this condition. This syndrome is characterized by a triad of myxomas, skin pi...

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Published in:	BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Authors:	Cheng Cheng, Yang Song, Haidong Yan, Daojun Bao, Xiaodi Zhang, Yi Zhao, Daxing Liu, Dengshen Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Carney syndrome PRKAR1A gene mutation Cardiac myxomas Dilated cardiomyopathy Heart transplantation Heart failure
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-03946-4