Left atrial thrombus

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
ct

There is a soft tissue density mass in the left atrium.

Bilateral pleural effusion is noted, more on the right side.

Case Discussion

CT findings are more in favor of left atrial thrombus formation with a differential of atrial myxoma.

Co-contributor Dr, Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.

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