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  • Title: Budd-Chiari syndrome and portal vein thrombosis due to right atrial myxoma.
    Author: Anagnostopoulos GK, Margantinis G, Kostopoulos P, Papadopoulou G, Roulias A, Sakorafas G, Liassis N.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2004 Jul; 78(1):333-4. PubMed ID: 15223461.
    Abstract:
    Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. Atrial myxomas account for 35% to 50% of primary cardiac tumors and are usually located in the left atrium. We describe a patient who presented with hepatic inferior vena cava and portal vein thrombosis due to a large myxoma of the right atrium. After the successful removal of the tumor, ascites resolved completely. We conclude that right atrial myxoma is a rare but potentially curable cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome.
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