Recurrent pleural effusion and auricular myxoma: Case report

Custodio-Marroquín J. · Cirugia Cardiovascular (2022) · DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2022.02.012

Resumen

Primary cardiac tumors are infrequent. About 75% of them are benign, and more than 50% of those are myxomas. Their clinical manifestations are highly variable, and they are called ‘the great simulator’. This case report is about a 70 years-old woman with dyspnea and recurrent pleural effusion of unknown etiology. She was diagnosed of a giant left auricular myxoma and underwent cardiac surgery, with resolution of her symptoms. Cardiac tumors must be considered as a differential diagnosis of recurrent pleural effusion of unknow etiology. The early diagnosis and timely surgical treatment reduce the risk of complications and improve survival.