Atrial Myxoma - Left
Alternate Names : Cardiac Tumor, Myxoma - Atrial, Myxoma - Heart Tumor, Tumor - Heart
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Left Atrial Myxoma
A myxoma is a benign tumor in the heart most commonly found in the left atrium. Over 80% of myxomas are in the left atrium, usually beginning in the wall that divides the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) and growing into the atrium. Treatment is necessary to avoid metastasis and the formation of clots. In addition, untreated growth of the tumor can obstruct blood flow through the heart. Myxomas are curable with surgical removal.
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- Heart, Section Through the Middle
- Heart, Front View
- Left Atrial Myxoma
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