H. Burri et al., Characterization of an unusual right atrial mass by echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and angiography, ECHOCARDIOG, 16(4), 1999, pp. 393-396
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
A right atrial mass was discovered by echocardiography in a 53-year-old man
. A work-up consisting of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomograph
y studies established the diagnosis of atrial lipoma. The echocardiographic
features are compared with the radiological findings, and the characterist
ics permitting differentiation of lipoma front other causes of cardiac mass
es are discussed. in this case, echocardiography not only permitted the ini
tial identification of the mass but also proved to be useful in follow-up o
f its evolution over time, thereby influencing the therapeutic management.