A Rare Case of Left Atrial Myxoma Vascularity Causing Acquired Coronary Cameral Fistula: Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography

Heart Views. 2018 Jan-Mar;19(1):12-15. doi: 10.4103/HEARTVIEWS.HEARTVIEWS_79_17.

Abstract

Left atrial myxoma is the common benign tumor of heart. Coronary arteries may supply these tumor. Considering the vascular nature of the tumor, acquired coronary cameral fistula(CCF) can be a possibility postexcision of the left atrial myxoma. Here, we discuss a case of 53-year-old female patient, who developed acquired CCF, following excision of the tumor and the role of transesophageal echocardiography intraoperatively in diagnosis.

Keywords: Acquired coronary cameral fistula; coronary cameral fistula; left atrial myxoma; transesophageal echocardiography.

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  • Case Reports