A giant right ventricular myxoma being separated into pulmonary thrombus
simultaneously in the process of Transthoracic echocardiography: a case
report
Abstract
Introduction: A giant right ventricular myxoma with
simultaneous pulmonary embolism during Transthoracic Echocardiographic
examination is rare, hardly been reported in the literature. We present
a case of a giant right ventricular myxoma with being separated into
pulmonary thrombus simultaneously during process of Transthoracic
Echocardiographic examination. Case presentation: An
18-year-old young man performed physical examination before college
entrance examination. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) showed: a
heterogeneous mass was found in the right ventricle. The patient
suddenly felt the symptoms of chest pain and dyspnea during a
transthoracic ultrasound examination, and TTE demonstrated the mass
maybe a myxoma with being separated into pulmonary thrombus
simultaneously. Electrocardiogram showed complete right bundle branch
block. The young man underwent intracardiac repair immediately and was
doing well. Discussion/Conclusion: Although myxoma of the right
heart is common, complicating of pulmonary embolism during examination
is rare especially. Early diagnosis of right heart myxoma complicated
with pulmonary embolism provides an important basis for timely
operation, and provides a guarantee for saving the life of patients.