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A Right Atrial Myxoma Mimicking Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report

Ömer KAYA
Hilal ERMİŞ
Sinan TÜRKKAN
Zeynep Ayfer AYTEMUR
Tamer BAYSAL
Nusret AÇIKGÖZ
Journal
Solunum
Pages
40–43
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Myxomas are rarely asymptomatic and presenting symptoms may sometimes be confused with respiratory diseases

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Objective & Hypothesis:Myxoma is the most common primary tumour of the heart.
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Key Findings & Data:Approximately 75% of primary cardiac myxomas are located in the left atrium and tend to be sporadic.
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Conclusion & Impact:Myxomas are rarely asymptomatic and presenting symptoms may sometimes be confused with respiratory diseases
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Myxoma is the most common primary tumour of the heart. Approximately 75% of primary cardiac myxomas are located in the left atrium and tend to be sporadic. Myxomas are rarely asymptomatic and presenting symptoms may sometimes be confused with respiratory diseases

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KAYA, Ö., ERMİŞ, H., TÜRKKAN, S., AYTEMUR, Z. A., BAYSAL, T., AÇIKGÖZ, N. (2014). A Right Atrial Myxoma Mimicking Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report. Solunum, Cilt: 16 - Sayı: 1, 40–43. https://ajindex.com/articles/314313

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