Myxoma heart tumor

Myxoma Heart Tumor

What are myxoma tumors of the heart?

Myxomas are tumors of connective tissue. They can occur almost anywhere in the body, including the heart.

How are myxoma tumors of the heart treated?

Treatment for a myxoma tumor in the heart depends on many things, such as where the tumor is and if it is blocking blood flow. Surgery might be done to remove the tumor.

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