A rare case of a intracardiac lipoma

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Sarabjeet SinghHarpreet Singh

Abstract

Primary tumors of the heart are exceedingly rare, accounting for less than 5% of all cardiac tumors; the remaining 95% of tumors are metastatic tumors to the heart. The most common primary cardiac tumors in adults are myxomas (usually occurring in the left atrium) followed by papillary fibroelastomas and lipomas with rhabdomyoma the most common in children. We are presenting a case of a 74-years-old female who initially presents with dizziness. No other associated symptoms reported and initial labs were in normal range. Echocardiogram was done as part of the dizziness/syncope work up which demonstrated a large right atrial mass. Due to the size of the mass and patient being symptomatic the mass was surgically resected with complete resolution of her symptoms and pathology consistent with a lipoma. Cardiac lipomas are benign and may be associated with a spectrum of symptoms which depends upon the size and location of the lipoma; although most cardiac lipomas are found incidentally and are asymptomatic. The best radiologic study to identify and help differentiate cardiac lipoma is echocardiogram. Cardiac computerized tomography (CCT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) also place a role in differentiating cardiac lipomas...Continue Reading

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