Transient loss of peripheral vision as the presentation of left atrial myxoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 42-year-old man developed transient loss of vision in both eyes. On echocardiography to investigate a systolic murmur and determine the potential source of emboli, a large left atrial myxoma was diagnosed. This was removed successfully leaving no visual or neurological deficit.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Neoplasms
- Myxoma
- Vision Disorders