Review Articles
Multimodality Imaging of Giant Prolapsing Left Atrial Myxoma
Authors:
Rey P. Vivo ,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
About Rey P.
M.D.
Selim R. Krim,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
About Selim R.
M.D.
Jeffrey D. Dela Cruz,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
About Jeffrey D.
M.D.
Mahesh Ramchandani,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
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M.D.
Dipan J. Shah,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
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M.D.
Stephen H. Little,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
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M.D.
William A. Zoghbi
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas, US
About William A.
M.D.
Abstract
Through a case of a very large left atrial myxoma diagnosed in a 53-year-old woman, we feature the complementary value of multimodality imaging. Two-dimensional echocardiography continues to be the principal imaging modality for intracardiac masses due to its accessibility and ability to provide basic information on mass morphology, position, and mobility. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography offers more precise assessment of tumor size and attachment. Cardiac magnetic resonance allows superior tissue characterization, particularly important in differentiating a myxoma from a thrombus. Appropriate use of these various non-invasive imaging modalities is a safe and comprehensive preoperative diagnostic approach for patients with intracardiac masses.
How to Cite:
1. Vivo RP, Krim SR, Dela Cruz JD, et al.. Multimodality Imaging of Giant Prolapsing Left Atrial Myxoma. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2010;6(2):40-42. DOI: http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.205
Published on
01 Apr 2010.
Peer Reviewed
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