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Atrial myxoma on CTPA

Case contributed by: Dr Jeremy Jones

Presentation:

Shortness of breath and chest pain

Patient Data:

Race: Caucasian
Modality: CT

Atrial myxoma demonstrated within the left atrium.  No PE.

Case Discussion:

No PE or other cause of breathlessness on review of the lungs.  However, a left atrial myxoma causes a filling defect.

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