Atrial myxomas are the most common primary intracardiac tumor. Approximately 80% arise in the left atrium.
Hx
Low-grade fevers
Weight loss
Signs of tumor embolization (e.g. focal neurological deficits)
PE
Mid-diastolic rumble
Echo
Presence of a mass in the left atrium
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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.