| Title: |
Transverse sinus mass misinterpreted as the source of cardiac emboli. |
| Authors: |
Allam, Hassan H., Kinsara, Abdulhalim J., Alrajawi, Amtalkhaliq, Tuaima, Tareq, Vriz, Olga |
| Source: |
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease; 2021, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p53-55, 3p |
| Subject Terms: |
CROWDSOURCING, PULMONARY veins, LEFT heart atrium, CARDIAC patients, STROKE patients |
| Abstract: |
Due to the proximity of the transvers sinus (TS) to the left atrial appendage (LAA) and pulmonary veins (PV), a mass in the TS can be misinterpreted as a LAA or PV thrombus, and considered as a source of emboli in a patient with stroke or transient ischemic attack. The incorrect identification of a mass as a LAA thrombus would initiate unnecessary anticoagulation therapy or potentially, an evaluation for the excision of the mass if there is a concern about dislodgement. We are presenting a case illustrating this confusion and review the literature for similar cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
