Ectasia of the right atrial appendage
Synonyms: Dilatation of the right atrial appendage | Dilatation of the right atrial auricle | Ectasia of the right atrial auricle
Ectasia of the right atrial appendage is a rare cardiac malformation characterized by the enlargement of the right auricle without any other associated cardiac lesions. It can be asymptomatic and diagnosed fortuitously prenatally or during routine clinical examinations or it can present with heart murmur palpitation atrial arrhythmia fatigue dyspnea or respiratory distress.
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