Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor in the Left Atrium: A Case Report

  • Lee, Yong Seong (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jong Duk (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Byun, Joung Hun (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jong Woo (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Kye Hwan (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Na, Ji Min (Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Hyun Oh (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.07.29
  • Accepted : 2021.10.08
  • Published : 2022.02.05
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Abstract

A cardiac calcified amorphous tumor (CAT) is a rare non-neoplastic mass of the heart with histological characteristics comprising calcification and amorphous fibrous material. Little is known regarding the incidence, symptoms, and therapeutic strategies for CAT. Echocardiography and computed tomography were performed on a 48-year-old man who had a cardiac mass that was accidentally discovered on admission to a local hospital for a fracture related to a trauma that occurred 1 month prior. After surgery, a histological examination resulted in the diagnosis of a cardiac CAT. The patient was discharged without postoperative complications on the 12th day after surgery.

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