Presentation
Epigastric pain. Abdominal examination showed pulsating epigastric mass. CT was performed to rule out aortic aneurysm.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Left atrial enlargement
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Huge cardiomegaly with left atrial enlargement.
Case Discussion
Left atrial enlargement may result from a number of conditions, either congenital or acquired. It has a number of characteristic findings on a frontal chest radiograph. CT or MRI may be also be used for diagnosis.