Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5602586 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Intracardiac leiomyomatosis is a rare complication that occurs when a uterine leiomyoma (fibroid) undergoes vascular invasion and propagates within the inferior vena cava to reach the right atrium. This article describes a case of intracardiac leiomyomatosis in a middle-aged woman, exploring the presentation, diagnosis and surgical management of this condition. In this case the presenting complaints were syncope and atrial fibrillation, illustrating the importance of performing a transthoracic echocardiogram in patients presenting with their first episode of atrial fibrillation. Clinicians should consider intracardiac leiomyomatosis when evaluating women with right heart masses, especially those with a history of uterine leiomyomas.
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Authors
Samuel J. MBBS, Graeme MBChB, FRACS, Jim MBBS, FRANZCOG, CGO, Bala MBBS, MD, FRCA, FFARCSI, MD(UK), FCICM, Nicholas MBBS, FRACS, David C. MBBS, FRANZCR, FAANMS, Jason L. FRCPath, FRCPA, Andrew J. MBBS, FRACP,