Unusual location of an atrial myxoma complicated by a secundum atrial septal defect.

Jones, D R; Hill, R C; Abbott, A E; Gustafson, R A; Murray, G F · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Myxomas occur most commonly in the left atrium arising from the fossa ovalis. We report the case of a left atrial myxoma originating from the base of the right inferior pulmonary vein. This large myxoma filled a large secundum atrial septal defect, which was diagnosed intraoperatively. The unusual position of this myxoma and operative management of the associated atrial septal defect are discussed.

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