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Myxoma risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of myxoma are female gender and genetic predisposition. In some cases, right atrial myxoma has been associated with tricuspid stenosis and atrial fibrillation.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of myxoma are:[1]
- Female gender
- Genetic predisposition (Carney complex)
- In some cases, right atrial myxoma has been associated with tricuspid stenosis and atrial fibrillation.
- Risk factors for the embolism in myxoma include the following:[2]
- Tumor location
- Macroscopic appearance
- Platelet volume
- High platelet count
References
References
- ↑ Hasan, Mustajab; Abdelmaseih, Ramy; Faluk, Mohammed; Chacko, Jay; Nasser, Hesham (2020). “Atrial Myxoma, a Rare Cause of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Case Report and Review of Literature”. Cureus. doi:10.7759/cureus.6704. ISSN 2168-8184.
- ↑ He DK, Zhang YF, Liang Y, Ye SX, Wang C, Kang B; et al. (2015). “Risk factors for embolism in cardiac myxoma: a retrospective analysis”. Med Sci Monit. 21: 1146–54. doi:10.12659/MSM.893855. PMC 4418206. PMID 25900256.
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