Left Atrial Myxoma in a Child: An Uncommon Presentation of a Rare Tumour in Early Age.
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2011
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Abstract
Myxomas are rare tumours but are the most common benign tumours of the heart. They can arise
from any heart chamber. However, they arise more frequently from the left atrium. They have rarely
been described as originating in early age. A case of left atrial myxoma successfully removed using
cardiopulmonary bypass in a 8-year-old child is presented. Review of the literature emphasizes the
rarity and clinically aggressive behavior of this tumor in this age group. The object of this case
report is to present myxoma in children and to evaluate possible differences between young and
adult patients.
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Myxoma, Left Atrium
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Maruf M F, Akter T, Islam F, Chowdhury A A, Khan J H, Hassan K, Hosain S N, Ahsan N A K. Left Atrial Myxoma in a Child: An Uncommon Presentation of a Rare Tumour in Early Age. Cardiovascular Journal. 2011; 4(1): 99-101.