A Rare Presentation of Atrial Myxoma Leading to Stroke in a Young Female

Abstract

Myxoma is a common primary tumour of the heart. The most common site is the left atrium. As per previous reports, cardioembolic stroke accounts for around one-fifth of all acute ischemic strokes. Out of which cardiac myxoma is estimated to account for only 0.5% of the cases, which is very rare. Female patients, especially in the 5th decade, are shown to have a greater predisposition. cardiovascular stroke is life-threatening, requiring urgent recanalization  and resection of the tumour.

Cardiac myxomas present with variable symptoms like breathing difficulty, chest pain, chest tightness, palpitations, fatigue, etc. CNS Emboli with stroke is one of the rarest presentations, making it a diagnostic challenge.

Here we present a case report of a 48-year-old female patient presenting with right-sided tingling, numbness, and syncope, diagnosed with atrial myxoma.