How fast does an atrial myxoma grow?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Oct;82(4):1510-2. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.11.014.

Abstract

We describe the case of a 58-year-old man who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with an unremarkable transesophageal echocardiogram. Three years later he underwent a routine transthoracic echocardiogram that was normal. Eleven months later he presented with dyspnea and right-sided heart failure. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed a large mass located in the right atrium in which the base was inserted by the junction of the inferior vena cava and coronary sinus. Pathology showed a myxoma that measured 15 x 3 cm implying a growth rate of 1.36 x 0.3 cm/month.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Atria
  • Heart Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myxoma / pathology*