Myxoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of myxoma include murmur and abnormal heart sounds that change when the patient changes positions.

Physical Examination

Heart

Auscultation

• A "tumor plop" (a sound related to movement of the tumor) can be heard.
• Abnormal heart sounds, or murmur may be heard.
• Sounds may change when the patient changes position.

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