A rare case of rapidly progressive atrial myxoma masquerading as cough syndrome.

Primary cardiac tumors are rare; however, atrial myxoma is one of the most common benign cardiac tumors. Myxomas may arise from any of the cardiac chambers but have a predilection for the left atrium. Its manifestations may mimic left heart failure or pulmonary hypertension either by causing blood flow obstruction or by mitral regurgitation.

A Case of Thrombotic Microangiopathy Secondary to Hypertensive Emergency.

Hypertension causing thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is one of the several etiologies of TMA, which causes endothelial damage and thrombosis of microvasculature, leading to hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and ischemic organ damage. Renal microvasculature involvement leading to renal dysfunction is most frequently seen in TMA but the degree of dysfunction varies with etiology. If left untreated, TMA carries a risk of high mortality, so it is extremely important for early identification of the cause of TMA.