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The curious case of a massive right heart thrombosis: a case report.


ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraventricular masses are a relatively rare condition ranging from asymptomatic to potentially life-threatening situations.

Case summary

Herein, we report a case of a 49-year-old woman under investigation for a massive right ventricular (RV) mass who underwent complete investigation for possible differential diagnosis, in the suspect of RV tumour. Multimodality imaging with cardiac computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of a massive thrombus partially obliterating the right ventricle. Surgical removal of the mass showed a large area of stratified thrombosis with an underlying area of endocardial fibrosis. The patient has been then discharged in good clinical condition and with lifetime oral anticoagulation.

Discussion

Massive RV thrombosis is a rare yet potentially fatal condition. Invasive management is preferable and lifetime anticoagulation is required to reduce possible downstream thrombotic complications.

SUBMITTER: Artico J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343560 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The curious case of a massive right heart thrombosis: a case report.

Artico Jessica J   Belgrano Manuel M   Bussani Rossana R   Sinagra Gianfranco G  

European heart journal. Case reports 20210724 7


<h4>Background</h4>Intraventricular masses are a relatively rare condition ranging from asymptomatic to potentially life-threatening situations.<h4>Case summary</h4>Herein, we report a case of a 49-year-old woman under investigation for a massive right ventricular (RV) mass who underwent complete investigation for possible differential diagnosis, in the suspect of RV tumour. Multimodality imaging with cardiac computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed the presence of a massive thr  ...[more]

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