Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS), despite being a benign cardiac mass, can be a direct cause of sudden cardiac death.
Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum, although typically a benign finding, can be a rare cause of sudden cardiac death.
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Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is a benign cardiac mass characterized by fat accumulation in the interatrial septum. It may represent an incidental autopsy finding or may be associated with atrial arrhythmias, obstructive symptoms or sudden death. The case described here is a peculiar case of sudden death secondary to LHIS.
Arbarello et al. (Sat,) reported a other. Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS), despite being a benign cardiac mass, can be a direct cause of sudden cardiac death.