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[Atrial myxoma: a histologically benign tumor with potentially serious manifestations]
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[Atrial myxoma: a histologically benign tumor with potentially serious manifestations]
[Article in
Portuguese]
Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc.
2012 Jul-Sep.
Abstract
Atrial myxoma is the most prevalent primary heart tumor. Although it is considered histologically benign, it may course with serious complications. We report the clinical case of a 35 years old man, previously asymptomatic, admitted due to an acute ischemia of the lower limbs, consequence of an embolic complication of a left atrial myxoma. We conclude with a brief review of the literature on the topic.
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