Myxoma embolisation should be considered in the differential diagnosis of apparent aortic dissection.
Cardiac myxomas have a wide range of clinical presentations. The patient in this case presented with chest and back pain gradually radiating to her legs. ECG demonstrated an acute myocardial infarct. In cases of apparent aortic dissection, other disgnoses such as myxoma embolisation should be considered.
IO'Sullivan (2001) studied this question.