A patient with an unusual cyst of the inter‐atrial septum and atrial sepal defect. Issue 6 (14th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dong, Daye; Zhu, Tongwei; Yang, Xingan; Zhu, Jia
• Is Part Of: Echocardiography. Volume 35:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 876
• Page End: 879
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14
• Subjects: atrial septal defect -- cardiac tumor -- transesophageal echocardiography; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; 616.1207543
• DOI: 10.1111/echo.14024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-2822

Abstract

Abstract : Hepatic and renal cysts are relatively common among healthy people, but there are few published reports of primary cysts of the atrial septum. Here, we report a case of an unusual cyst of the atrial septum accompanied by atrial septal defect (ASD) in a 42‐year‐old woman. Microscopic examination showed the deposition of calcium salts within the tissue mass and an organized thrombus surrounded by a fibrous capsule. The case was discussed with reference to the relevant published literature and compared to other documented types of atrial septal cysts. The final diagnostic conclusion was a primary atrial septal cyst.