Left atrial myxoma in a child diagnosed by ultra-sound

Postgrad Med J. 1971 Dec;47(554):804-7. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.47.554.804.

Abstract

A case of left atrial myxoma in a child is presented. The diagnosis was made using ultra-sound and confirmed at operation.

The results of our investigations are reviewed in the light of other authors' experience with this disease. The use of ultra-sound in recognizing this condition is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Atria
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography*