Cardiac Myxomas

Abstract

SUMMARY: Five patients with Cardiac Myxornas are presented, one arising from the left ventricle, one from the right ventricle and three from the left atrium. All the cases were diagnosed on 2 D Echocardiography. Their clinical features are discussed. INTRODUCTION: Cardiac myxomas are the commonest intrac ardiac tumours; the commonest site being the left atrium near the fossa ovalis (70%) followed by 25% in the right atrium. The remaining 5% occur in the left ventricle and the Right Ventricle. • Echocardiography has revolutionised the diagnosis of cardiac myxomas. DISCUSSION: Cardiac myxomas are the most frequent benign intra cavitary tumours. Atrial myxomas originate from the region of fossa ovalis but might also arise from other locations. Right Atrial myxomas are more solid with a wider attachment and involve the septum and atrial wall more than the Left Atrial myxomas. These originate from various locations and produce tricuspid valve obstructions.