Right ventricular myxoma in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot.
Τίτλος | Right ventricular myxoma in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Mitropoulos, F., Giannakoulas G., Kallifatidis A., Kanakis M., Kiaffas M., & Chatzis A. C. |
Journal | Int J Surg Case Rep |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 12 |
Pagination | 1058-60 |
Date Published | 2014 |
ISSN | 2210-2612 |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumour in adulthood and may present in the context of Carney's complex.PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 32-year-old male with a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot in childhood was admitted with severe pulmonary valve regurgitation and a mobile mass in the right ventricle. The patient underwent pulmonary valve replacement and mass excision. Pathology examination showed myxoma.DISCUSSION: In the majority of cases myxomas originate in the atria, nevertheless they can also be found in a ventricular cavity. Myxoma is a prevalent feature of Carney's complex, an inherited, autosomal disease, characterised by multiple tumours in several organs. Tetralogy of Fallot has also been described in association with Carney's complex.CONCLUSION: Coexistence of tetralogy of Fallot with a cardiac ventricular myxoma in a patient not affected from Carney's complex or other familial syndrome. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.09.030 |
Alternate Journal | Int J Surg Case Rep |
PubMed ID | 25437648 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4276279 |