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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017 Background Cardiac myxoma is known to cause repeated events of cerebral embolism. Soft and irregularly shaped myxomas with high mobility are associated with a higher occurrence of cerebral embolism.
Yuki Saito +9 more
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The ultrastructure of cardiac myxoma [PDF]
Thorax, 1970 A detailed study has been made of the ultrastructure of a cardiac myxoma from a man aged 41 years. It consists of abundant mucoid stroma in which are scattered single or grouped rounded or stellate cells. The stroma consists mainly of finely granular material with scanty fibrin which is seen predominantly on the surface aspect.
W J, Williams, D, Jenkins, D, Erasmus
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Medicine, 1987 Cardiac myxoma is a true intracardiac neoplasm, which is histologically benign but which on occasion may exhibit behavior suggestive of a true malignancy. It is the most common form of primary cardiac tumor, accounting for 50% of such neoplasms. Seventy-five percent of myxomas are found in the left atrium, typically arising from a stalk attached to the
M L, Markel, B F, Waller, W F, Armstrong
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Current challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac myxoma
, 2020 Cardiac myxoma is the most common benign cardiac tumor. It is located in the left atrium and typically arises from the foramen ovale in approximately 75% of the general patient population, in the right atrium in 23%, and in the ventricles in only 2 ...
Balanika, Marina +3 more
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ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Right Atrial Myxoma
The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2022 Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Although benign, it can cause life-threatening complications due to embolization. Case Presentation We describe an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving a giant
Maximilian Vondran +3 more
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Majalah Kardiologi Indonesia, 2015 Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors. Myxoma are more common in women. Clinical manifestations can mimic many cardiac and noncardiac conditions.
Prima Almazini +4 more
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World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2023 Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common type of primary cardiac tumor, with the majority located in the atrial wall. The tumor is attached to valvular structures in a few cases, of which the pulmonary valve is the least affected.
Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra +8 more
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BMC Neurology, 2019 Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common benign cardiac tumor. Brain metastases or multiple cerebral aneurysms are extremely rare, especially for the case of both complications.
Yan Wan +11 more
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Right atrial myxoma with peripheral eosinophilia: Eosinophilia in cardiac myxoma
, 2020 Background Cardiac myxoma is the most common type of primary cardiac tumors. It is known that inflammatory markers are increased in the setting of myxoma, like C‐reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and interleukin‐6. The association between
Mendoza, Cesar +4 more
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Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, 2023 Background: Cardiac myxomas are commonly located in the left atrium but rarely affect the right side of the heart. We retrospectively analyzed 28 patients receiving surgical treatment for right heart myxomas at our center and aimed to summarize the ...
Yanyi Liu +6 more
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