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. 1971 Dec;47(554):804–807. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.47.554.804

Left atrial myxoma in a child diagnosed by ultra-sound

A J S Nicholls, M A Goodman, R B Pridie
PMCID: PMC2467368  PMID: 5138750

Abstract

A case of left atrial myxoma in a child is presented. The diagnosis was made using ultra-sound and confirmed at operation.

The results of our investigations are reviewed in the light of other authors' experience with this disease. The use of ultra-sound in recognizing this condition is discussed.

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