Myxoma Of The Mitral Annulus
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https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v22i2.299Keywords:
Myxoma Of The Mitral AnnulusAbstract
SUMMARY:
A case of “Syndrome” cardiac myxoma involving the mitral annulus is reported. The correct preoperative diagnosis of this exceedingly rare site was established using two-dimensional echocardiography. The superiority of this simple atraumatic investigation over conventional angiocardiography for diagnosis of atrial myxomas is discussed.
DISCUSSION:
‘Sporadic’ atrial myxomas are typically solitary and pedunculated whereas ‘Syndrome’ cardiac myxomas are characterised by presentation in young age, atypical tumour site, skin freckles, benign endocrine neoplasms, familial tendency and a high rate of tumour recurrence (1821%).Hence, the changing scene of surgical management of ‘syndrome’ cardiac myxoma speaks of the necessity of correct localisation of tumour site prior to surgical intervention.
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