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PMC7934194_02
left atrial mass on transthoracic echocardiography (apical view)
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Transthoracic echocardiography showed (Figure 1) an oval-shaped mass in the left atrium.
left atrial mass on 2D transoesophageal echocardiography
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On transesophageal echocardiography morphological features (Figure 2, Figure 3) of the mass were consistent with myxoma: the mass measuring 53/32, was shaped like a tennis racquet, with poorly-defined edged evoking its friable aspect, it has a heterogeneous appearance with hypoechoic areas probably related to focal necrosis, it is attached to the interatrial septum by several filamentous attachments allowing its high mobility.
left atrial mass on 3D transoesophageal echocardiographraphy
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On transesophageal echocardiography morphological features (Figure 2, Figure 3) of the mass were consistent with myxoma: the mass measuring 53/32, was shaped like a tennis racquet, with poorly-defined edged evoking its friable aspect, it has a heterogeneous appearance with hypoechoic areas probably related to focal necrosis, it is attached to the interatrial septum by several filamentous attachments allowing its high mobility.
areas of stellate-shaped and fusiform cells on a myxoid background
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Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac myxoma (Figure 4).
post-operative transthoracic echocardiography
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Platelet count was gradually increased to reach 95-103/microl after 6 months postoperatively, echocardiography showed vacuity of the left atrium, with normal mitral valve leaflets and a mild regurgitation (Figure 5).