Key result
Embolectomy histopathology successfully diagnoses a rare LVOT myxoma presenting as a peripheral embolus.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of histopathological evaluation of embolectomy material in patients presenting with peripheral emboli when an intracardiac mass is suspected.
Supports histopathology of embolectomy material when cardiac mass suspected; leaves open broader practice change.
This article reports a left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) myxoma, presenting with peripheral embolus, in a 90-year-old patient during the follow-up due to ischemic heart disease. Among LVOT myxomas, which are usually very rare and most likely to present with manifestations due to obstruction, this is the first case presenting with peripheral embolus. In this study, diagnosis was based on the histopathological evaluation of the embolectomy material. The report emphasizes the importance of evaluation of the embolectomy material in appropriate patients who present with peripheral emboli, and where an intracardiac mass is suspected.
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Yekta Gürlertop (2003) conducted a case report in Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) myxoma (n=1). Histopathological evaluation of embolectomy material was evaluated on Diagnosis of LVOT myxoma. Histopathological evaluation of embolectomy material successfully diagnosed a rare left ventricular outflow tract myxoma presenting with peripheral embolus in a 90-year-old patient.
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