Key result
A 39-year-old woman experienced a rare sporadic recurrence of a left atrial myxoma within three years of complete resection, which was successfully treated with a repeat median sternotomy.
Why the study?
Cardiac myxomas are rare benign cardiac tumors with a small recurrence rate, and recurrences after complete resection are rarely reported.
Population
A 39-year-old female with recurrent left atrial myxoma
Design
Case report
Authors
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Case of early myxoma recurrence supports vigilant post-resection imaging; leaves open evidence-based surveillance guidelines.
Case Report (n=1)
This case demonstrates that sporadic atrial myxomas can recur rapidly despite complete initial resection with clear margins, highlighting the importance of routine echocardiographic surveillance.
Buttar et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Recurrent atrial myxoma (n=1). Surgical resection was evaluated. A 39-year-old woman experienced a rare sporadic recurrence of a left atrial myxoma within three years of complete resection, which was successfully treated with a repeat median sternotomy.
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