Atrial Myxoma on Atrial Septal Defect Occlusion Device: A Rare but True Occurrence
[Display omitted] •Device occlusion is the method of choice to treat atrial septal defects.•Atrial myxoma on an atrial septal defect occlusion device is rare but does occur.•Echocardiography plays an essential role in confirming an atrial myxoma.•Echocardiography helps to exclude a left atrial throm...
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Published in | CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 204 - 208 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Elsevier Inc
01.08.2021
Elsevier |
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•Device occlusion is the method of choice to treat atrial septal defects.•Atrial myxoma on an atrial septal defect occlusion device is rare but does occur.•Echocardiography plays an essential role in confirming an atrial myxoma.•Echocardiography helps to exclude a left atrial thrombus.•Echocardiography contributes to surgical planning. |
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ISSN: | 2468-6441 2468-6441 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.case.2021.05.004 |