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Echocardiography of Cardiac Myxomas

Kimberly McLeod, RT, RDMS

Diagnostic Ultrasound Department, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California.

Marie DeLange, BS, RDMS

Diagnostic Ultrasound Department, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA 92354.

Holly Racker, RT, RDMS

Diagnostic Ultrasound Department, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California.

Myxomas are a rare cardiac tumor usually occurring in the left atrium. Echocardiography has proven to be a valuable noninvasive tool in the diagnosis and followup of cardiac myxomas. A complete M-mode and twodimensional study can be performed to demonstrate motion of the tumor within the heart as well as its position and size. Echocardiography can also aid in the differential diagnosis of mitral valve stenosis, thrombi, and valvular vegetations. When left untreated, cardiac myxomas can be fatal; therefore, identification and prompt surgical removal are essential.

Key Words: echocardiography • left atrium • myxoma • tumor

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 6, No. 1, 19-23 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/875647939000600103
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