The classical echocardiographic features of left atrial myxoma are quite dis tinctive but do not comprise the full spectrum of abnormalities encountered. This case demonstrates atypical echocardiographic features of left atrial myx oma that initially obscured the correct diagnosis. Our findings underscore the potential limitations of echocardiography in the diagnosis of left atrial myxoma.
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