Atrial myxoma: A histologically benign tumor with potentially serious manifestations

• Type: Article in National Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Rangel I (Author) Other; Rolim D (Author) Other; Martins E (Author) Other; Maciel MJ (Author) FMUP; Teixeira J (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-toracica e vascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular

Vol. 19 No. 3

Pages: 133-135

ISSN: 0873-7215

Publisher: Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular

Indexing

ISI Web of Science

Pubmed / Medline

Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Clinical medicine

Other information

Abstract (EN): Atrial myxoma is the most prevalent primary heart tumor. Although it is considered histologically benign, it may course with serious complications. We report the clinical case of a 35 years old man, previously asymptomatic, admitted due to an acute ischemia of the lower limbs, consequence of an embolic complication of a left atrial myxoma. We conclude with a brief review of the literature on the topic

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: Rangel I, Rolim D, Martins E, Maciel MJ, Teixeira J. Atrial myxoma: a histologically benign tumor with potentially serious manifestations. Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc 2012; 19 (3): 133-5