Cor triatriatum is a congenital atrial abnormality, which comprises a membrane that divides the atrium into two chambers. Symptoms can arise either due to the obstructive nature of this membrane or related to other associated anomalies, such as atrial septal defects or abnormal pulmonary venous return. The authors report the case of an adult male, in whom an incidental finding of cor triatriatum sinistrum was documented in association with mitral valve prolapse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac papillary fibroelastoma is a rare, benign cardiac tumor. It often arises from the valvular endocardium and is usually solitary. Nonvalvular location is rare and even more rare is the presentation as multiple masses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary cardiac lymphoma is defined as non-Hodgkin lymphoma involving the heart and/or pericardium. It is a rare cancer that primarily affects the right heart and in particular the right atrium. By contrast, renal cell carcinoma is a relatively common cancer, which in rare circumstances can metastasize to the heart.
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