A case series of right atrial mass in neonates: a diagnostic dilemma

The diagnosis of a right atrial mass in a neonate should be treated as an emergency. There are three major differential diagnoses for a right atrial mass-thrombus, infectious vegetation, and myxoma. Embolization of the mass can result in life-threatening complications and hence timely diagnosis and...

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Published inThe journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine Vol. 34; no. 9; p. 1508
Main Authors Ramaswamy, Viraraghavan V, Kudumula, Vikram, Prathik, Bandiya, Sanghamitra, G S, Suryanarayana, Nori, Rama Rao, P V, Surabhi, H S, Niranjan, H S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 03.05.2021
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right atrial mass
intracardiac vegetation
right atrial thrombus
Fungal ball
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Summary:The diagnosis of a right atrial mass in a neonate should be treated as an emergency. There are three major differential diagnoses for a right atrial mass-thrombus, infectious vegetation, and myxoma. Embolization of the mass can result in life-threatening complications and hence timely diagnosis and treatment is vital. This case series describes the clinical course, management, and outcome of four neonates who presented with a right atrial mass.
ISSN:1476-4954
DOI:10.1080/14767058.2019.1636961