Right atrial myxoma diagnosed through differential analysis with right atrial thrombus

Meriam Amri¹, El Mehdi Tamir¹, Badr Abdalani¹, Rachida Habbal¹

Keywords: Right atrial myxoma, Cardiac tumor, Right atrial thrombus

DOI: 10.18231/j.yjom.2024.030

DOI URL: http://doi.org/10.18231/j.yjom.2024.030

Publish Date: 15-12-2024

Pages: 262 - 264

Downloads: 1

Author Affiliation:

1CHU IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco

Abstract

Right atrial myxomas are rare, accounting for only 10% of all cardiac myxomas, with the majority being left atrial. Despite their rarity, they can mimic conditions like a right atrial thrombus, complicating the diagnosis. This case report presents the diagnostic journey of a right atrial myxoma in a 54-year-old female patient, focusing on the importance of differentiating it from a thrombus. The report includes detailed diagnostic workup and emphasizes the role of advanced imaging modalities and histopathological

examination.