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Although a myxoma is not cancer, complications are common such as: [[Arrhythmias]], [[Pulmonary edema]], [[Peripheral emboli]], [[metastasis]], [[Blockage of the mitral heart valve]]. | Although a myxoma is not cancer, complications are common such as: [[Arrhythmias]], [[Pulmonary edema]], [[Peripheral emboli]], [[metastasis]], [[Blockage of the mitral heart valve]]. | ||
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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]
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.