Resection of a cardiac lipoma and reconstruction wall of right atrium: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Cardiac lipomas are known to cause functional disturbances and symptoms by compressing adjacent tissues or organs, leading to potential complications such as dyspnea, palpitations, and cardiac arrhythmias. We report a case of a 52-year-old female with a large, well-circumscribed lipoma in the right atrium. This rare condition required a comprehensive diagnostic approach and therapeutic strategy for effective management.

Patient concerns

A 52-year-old female patient presented to the hospital with complaints of palpitations and fatigue lasting for 1 month, accompanied by the recent discovery of a cardiac mass via echocardiography over the past 2 days. In addition, she reported occasional episodes of a dry cough.

Diagnoses

Both echocardiography and cardiac comp

SUBMITTER: Wen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789880 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature