Presentation
Dysponea, cough, chest pain and cyanosis.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Right atrial myxoma - superior vena cava obstruction
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An intra-cardiac mass is low attenuating in the right atrium, obstructs the superior vena cava. An eccentrically positioned partial filling defect material and forms acute angles with the arterial wall in keeping with an acute pulmonary embolus. Pulmonary infarction and bilateral pleural effusions noted.
Case Discussion
Cardiac myxomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor in adults. Although commonly found in the left atrium, they may also be found in the right atrium. Obstruction of the valvular flow and embolic event are known complications.
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