LV Myxoma on Real-time 3DTTE in a Young Patient with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Apical Thrombus

Abstract

Introduction LV myxoma is extremely rare disease, surgical resection of myxoma always indicated because of high risk embolic events. LV myxoma may be occasionally detected or by the symptoms caused by embolic events or valvular orifice obstructing. Previously 2DTTE was used to make diagnosis prior to respect the tumor. Currently, 3DTTE overcomes the limitations of 2DTTE in description of shape, size, pedicle, location, relationship with around structures, especially the surface aspect of myxoma.