Resection of intracardiac leiomyoma originating from the inferior vena cava through a single median sternotomy incision using a silk suture snare technique: a case report

Resection of intracardiac leiomyoma originating from the inferior vena cava through a single median sternotomy incision using a silk suture snare technique: a case report

Abstract Background Intracardiac leiomyoma is a rare benign right heart tumor that usually extends from the intravenous system. The patient often has a history of uterine leiomyoma. Case presentation We report a 46-year-old female patient who presented to us with exertional dyspnea, chest tightness,...

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Main Authors: Ting Xie, Matiullah Masroor, Cong Liu, Shengxiong Lin, Jing Song, Zhengping Wang, Xuan Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiac tumor
Leiomyoma
Sternotomy
Inferior vena cava
Complete resection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03630-z

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