cardiac myxoma Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
rare, benign cardiac tumour
F>M: 2:1
may be familial [carney complex]
- cardiac/cutaneous myxoma
- skin pigmentation
- endocrinoopathy eg. cushings
- 90% in L atrium [fossa ovalis]
2
Q
s.s
A
clubbing
fever
wt loss
high esr
similar signs to MS: MDM, systemic emboli, AF, may vary w/posture
3
Q
dx
A
echo
4
Q
rx
A
excision
