Massive right atrial myxoma: An unusual presentation in an elderly patient

作者：Romeo Rocco^*; Maugeri Carmelo; Ragusa Antonella; Romeo Anna; Maugeri Domenico; Sorace Rosaria

来源：Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2012, 55(1): 143-144.

DOI：10.1016/j.archger.2011.07.010

• Right atrial myxoma
• Heart tumors
• Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
• Heart failure in elderly

Primary heart tumors are rare with an estimated incidence ranging 0.0017-0.19%. Myxoma is the most prevalent primary heart tumor. The right atrium is an unusual location, occurring only in the 15-20% of myxoma cases. We describe the case of a massive right atrial myxoma causing right ventricular inflow and tricuspid valve obstruction. The tumor was detected by echocardiography and confirmed by abdomen-thoracic tomography. It was resected along with a section of tricuspid septal leaflet, followed by primary repair. In 2-year follow-up the patient is asymptomatic.

• 出版日期2012-8