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KMID : 0390620090170030096
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Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
2009 Volume.17 No. 3 p.96 ~ p.98
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A Case of Right Atrial Aneurysm Incidentally Found in Old Age
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Yoon Jin-Woo
Kim Hyung-Jun
Lee Soo-Hoon
Kim Ki-Yong
Bae Soo-Kyung
Choi Sung-Uk
Kim Kyung-Rok
Kim Hyun-Soo
Hur Ki-Hwan
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Abstract
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Right atrial aneurysm is a rare abnormality of unknown origin. Approximately half of patients with right atrial aneurysm show no symptoms. Right atrial aneurysm is usually detected by chance at any time between fetal and adult life and can be associated with atrial arrhythmia and systemic embolism. The diagnosis of right atrial aneurysm can be established with echocardiography, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Because of thromboembolic risk, aneurysmectomy is usually recommended. We review the case report of a 69-year-wold woman with right atrial appendiceal aneurysm, whose diagnosis was established by echocardiography and CT angiography.
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KEYWORD
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Right atrial aneurysm, Transesophageal echocardiography, CT angiography
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