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We report a case of intrapericardial lipoma compressing the right atrium. Cardiac lipomas are very rare benign tumors that may cause life-threatening complications by rapid growth. A 67-year-old woman presented with dyspnea and palpitations on effort due to compression of the right atrium. The tumor was surgically resected. There was no local recurrence after surgery.

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Heart atria Heart neoplasms Lipoma Magnetic resonance imaging

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Intrapericardial lipoma compressing the right atrium

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