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Chest discomfort leading to diagnosis of intracardiac mass

    Author: Jean-François Paul, MD, Plessis-Robinson, France
    Body Region: Cardiovascular

    1. Patient presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient presentation

    • A 67-year-old woman complained of palpitations associated with atypical chest pain.
    • Electrocardiography showed sinus rhythm without extrasystoles.
    • Echocardiography depicted a mobile 15-mm mass inside the left ventricle.
    • Dual-source computed tomography was performed for further evaluation.
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