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Stroke and recurrent peripheral embolism in left atrial myxoma

, MD, , MD, , MD & , MD
Pages 101-103 | Received 23 Jul 2009, Accepted 17 Nov 2009, Published online: 23 May 2017
 

Abstract

Primary cardiac tumours are uncommon, with an estimated incidence between 0.0017% and 0.19%. Cardiac myxoma is a rare cause of cerebrovascular disease, especially in children. This case report emphasizes the importance of cardiac evaluation, especially echocardiographic examination in cases with stroke and peripheral embolism.

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