An unusual cause of shortness of breath and fever

Malta medical journal

Edward Despott¹  Mario J Cachia¹ 

关键词: Right atrial myxoma;    lung abscess;    infective endocarditis;    echocardiography;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: University of Malta * Medical School

【 摘 要 】

A case of a 57 year old man who presented with shortness of breath and fever is discussed . The patient was suffering from multiple lung abscesses. As a right sided cardiac source of septic emboli was suspected, the patient underwent transthoracic echocardiography; this revealed a right atrial myxoma. The case, its complicated course and outcome are presented. This is followed by a discussion on infected atrial myxomas and the importance of early echocardiography in cases with a similar presentation.

【 授权许可】

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