Cardiac atrial masses after a heart transplant. An array of differential diagnoses

Abstract Cardiac masses represent a heterogeneous group, including secondary malignancies as the most common ones, followed by primary tumors, vegetations, and thrombi. Cardiac imaging techniques are essential for the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiac masses. Thrombi in a transplanted heart, especia...

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Published inRevista Colombiana de Cardiología Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 518 - 520
Main Authors Aguilera-Agudo, Cristina, Baena-Herrera, Jorge, Moñivas-Palomero, Vanesa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiologia. Oficina de Publicaciones 01.10.2022
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Atrial thrombi. Cardiac transplant. Cardiac masses
CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Trombos auriculares
Masas intracardíacas
Trasplante cardíaco
Atrial thrombi
Cardiac transplant
Cardiac masses
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Summary:Abstract Cardiac masses represent a heterogeneous group, including secondary malignancies as the most common ones, followed by primary tumors, vegetations, and thrombi. Cardiac imaging techniques are essential for the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiac masses. Thrombi in a transplanted heart, especially in atria, are very common, but when they appear as multiple, they could be an early sign of rejection. We present the case of a cardiac transplant patient who presented with masses in both atria and the left ventricle, as well as symptoms of right heart failure. Various image techniques were useful in establishing the differential diagnoses and appropriate treatment.
ISSN:0120-5633
2357-3260
DOI:10.24875/rccar.m22000181