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A Rare Beast: Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor.

ABSTRACT: Highlights•CAT is a non-neoplastic intracardiac mass of uncertain etiology.•Cardiac CAT has been found in various locations in the heart.•Most cases are treated surgically, but conservative management may be preferred.•Echocardiography plays a central role in the diagnosis and follow-up of cardiac CAT.

SUBMITTER: Shah AC

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6098182 | biostudies-other | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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