A new right atrial mass following cardiopulmonary bypass mimicking a thrombus.

ABSTRACT: This report describes a patient with severe mitral stenosis who underwent mitral valve replacement. After completion of cardiopulmonary bypass, an unexpected finding of a right atrial mass was noticed on transesophageal echocardiography. The actual finding, possible differential diagnosis, and the management strategy are discussed.

SUBMITTER: Tempe DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914226 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature