Key result
Gadolinium-DTPA magnetic resonance imaging successfully diagnosed and characterized a left atrial myxoma in an 85-year-old woman, providing clear details on its size, location, and structure.
Why the study?
Does Gadolinium-DTPA magnetic resonance imaging improve the diagnosis and characterization of left atrial myxoma in elderly patients with suboptimal echocardiography?
Population
An 85-year-old woman presenting with general fatigue, palpitation, and chest discomfort changing with…
Design
Case_report
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May aid myxoma characterization when echocardiography is limited in the elderly; leaves open routine adoption pending larger studies.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Does Gadolinium-DTPA magnetic resonance imaging improve the diagnosis and characterization of left atrial myxoma in elderly patients with suboptimal echocardiography?
Gadolinium-DTPA MRI is a useful diagnostic tool for left atrial myxoma, particularly in elderly patients with suboptimal echocardiographic windows, as it provides detailed information on tumor size, location, and tissue characteristics.
Koito et al. (1993) conducted a case report in Left atrial myxoma (n=1). Gadolinium-DTPA Magnetic Resonance Imaging was evaluated on Diagnosis and characterization of left atrial myxoma. Gadolinium-DTPA magnetic resonance imaging successfully diagnosed and characterized a left atrial myxoma in an 85-year-old woman, providing clear details on its size, location, and structure.
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