Atrial myxoma on CTPA

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath and chest pain

ct

Atrial myxoma demonstrated within the left atrium.  No PE.

Case Discussion

No PE or other cause of breathlessness on review of the lungs.  However, a left atrial myxoma causes a filling defect.

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