Atypical presentation of lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIAS) is a common finding on transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). Occasionally, the appearance of LHIAS is atypical and multimodality imaging is helpful to make the diagnosis. We present a case of atypical LHIAS to highlight the potential aetiologies for an interatrial septal mass and review features on multimodality imaging that help decrease uncertainty and establish a diagnosis.

Case summary

A 64-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease with multiple percutaneous coronary interventions presented to the emergency room with chest pain. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed a homogenous echo-dense, intracardiac mass present within the interatrial septum. Computed tom

SUBMITTER: Gopal DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7026587 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature