Recurrent stroke in a case of left atrial myxoma masquerading vasculitis.
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چکیده
We report a case of left atrial myxoma presenting as recurrent neurological deficits with absent peripheral pulses mimicking systemic vasculitis. Due to absence of cardiac signs and symptoms, there was one year delay in diagnosis from initial symptom. Left atrial myxomas are rare but treatable cause of recurrent stroke.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 61 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013