Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm Mimicking Mediastinal Mass and Associated with Incessant Atrial Arrhythmias

J Atr Fibrillation. 2017 Apr 30;9(6):1539. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1539. eCollection 2017 Apr-May.

Abstract

Left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare entity. Clinical manifestations include arrhythmias and systemic embolization. We show here an example of a large and ectopic LAAA mimicking a mediastinal mass on chest X-ray and presenting with incessant atrial arrhythmias. Subsequent investigations leading to the correct diagnosis are described.

Keywords: Atrial arrhythmias; Left atrial appendage; Mediastinal Mass.

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  • Case Reports