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Thoracoscopically assisted resection of left ventricular myxoma: a case report

  • By

  • Yuhui Zhang

  • Fenlong Xue

  • Mingzhen Qin

  • Junshan Li

  • Yanhe Ma

  • Lianqun Wang

  • Zhigang Guo

  • May 20, 2026

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    Cardiac myxoma is the most common primary benign cardiac tumor, with left ventricular myxomas being extremely rare.

  • 2

    Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for cardiac myxomas, with complete resection necessary to prevent recurrence.

  • 3

    A 63-year-old female patient underwent successful thoracoscopic resection of a left ventricular myxoma, diagnosed via multimodal imaging.

  • 4

    Multimodal imaging, including echocardiography and cardiac MRI, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning of myxomas.

  • 5

    This case highlights the importance of recognizing left ventricular myxomas to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure timely surgical intervention.

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Thoracoscopically assisted resection of left ventricular myxoma: a case report

  • by Yuhui Zhang, Fenlong Xue, Mingzhen Qin, Junshan Li, Yanhe Ma, Lianqun Wang, Zhigang Guo

  • May 20, 2026

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