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Myxoma is usually a [[benign tumor]], but complications are common, If the tumor grows inside the [[heart]], it can block [[blood flow]], and this may require emergent surgery to prevent [[sudden death]]. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]
Overview
Although a myxoma is not cancer, complications are common such as: Arrhythmias, Pulmonary edema, Peripheral emboli, metastasis, Blockage of the mitral heart valve.
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Myxoma is usually a benign tumor, but complications are common, If the tumor grows inside the heart, it can block blood flow, and this may require emergent surgery to prevent sudden death.