Management of calcified right atrial myxoma extending into the inferior vena cava: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Cardiac myxomas can rarely involve the right atrium, get calcified and involve the inferior vena cava (IVC). Early surgical intervention is critical to prevent life-threatening complications. We presented the case of a 39-year-old male with fever, cough and shortness of breath for 1 week. Initial laboratory investigations revealed leucocytosis and thrombocytopenia. His electrocardiogram was normal, and his chest X-ray showed bilateral infiltrates. Based on the findings of a high-resolution chest computed tomography scan, echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, we made a provisional diagnosis of calcified right atrial myxoma extending up to the IVC. We managed the case with cardiopulmonary bypass via aortic cannulation followed by a right atriotomy. Post-operatively, the patient’s condition improved and was doing well on monthly follow-ups.