Journal of Thrombosis and Circulation: Open Access

Department of Cardiac Surgery, International University Hospital Cheikh Khalifa, Casablanca, Morocco

Publications

• Case Report   
  Myxoma of the Left Atrium as an Uncommun Cause of Upper Limb Ischemia
  Author(s): Soukaina Scadi*, Mohamed Yassine Benzha, Bensahi Ilham, Ncho Mottoh Marie-Paule, Laarje Aziza, El Ouarradi Amal, Oualim Sara, Abdeladim Salma, El Harras Mahassine, Benyoussef Hicham, Makani Said and Sabry Mohamed
  
  Acute upper limb ischemia is a rare condition often caused by thromboembolic events, with delayed diagnosis leading to significant impairment. We report an unusual case of acute upper extremity ischemia in a 48-year-old male due to embolization from a massive left atrial myxoma. The patient presented with left hemiparesis and absence of radial and ulnar pulses. Imaging confirmed axillary artery obstruction and echocardiography revealed a large left atrial myxoma. Surgical resection of the tumor and arterial thrombectomy were successfully performed. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial in preventing complications from embolic myxomas... View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2572-9462.24.10.281

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