Giant cardiac myxoma with malignant transformed glandular structures

Eur Radiol. 2003 Sep;13(9):2099-102. doi: 10.1007/s00330-002-1663-0. Epub 2002 Oct 25.

Abstract

A case of a right-sided giant cardiac myxoma with malignant transformation of glandular structures causing systemic metastases is described. Plain chest radiography and computed tomography localized the tumor within the heart. Exact depiction of the origin of the tumor using subtracted 2D-projection MR angiography is documented. Radiologic findings and differential diagnosis of this unique tumor are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Middle Aged
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Myxoma / pathology
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed