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  • Title: Right atrial mass after primary repair of an atrial septal defect: thrombus masquerading as a myxoma.
    Author: Sheikh AY, Schrepfer S, Stein W, West J, Lombard J, Burdon T, Pinsker B, Pelletier MP.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2007 Nov; 84(5):1742-4. PubMed ID: 17954102.
    Abstract:
    Atrial septal defects are among the most common congenital anomalies requiring surgical repair. Thrombus formation after patch-based repair is a recognized complication, usually manifested by an embolic event. However, thromboembolic complications after primary repair of atrial septal defects are exceedingly rare. We present a 38-year-old woman found to have a right atrial mass diagnosed as a myxoma by echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging 3 years after primary atrial septal defect repair. However, final pathology revealed an organized thrombus. A review of the literature and clinical management of postoperative atrial thrombi are discussed.
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