Terdjman M, Richard D, Magnier S, Gay J, Scebat L, Gerbaux A, Pernod J
Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1976 Nov;69(11):1145-53.
The two case histories of myxoma of the left auricle reported in this paper illustrate how echography is a diagnostic method which is non-invasive, simple, and relatively accurate provided that different angles of incidence are used, and especially the "root aorta-left auricle" incidence. It is indicated especially in cases with variable mitral murmurs on auscultation, but also where there is a very large left auricle, heart failure of unknown cause, or even an apparently straightforward case of mital stenosis. Moreover, as one of these case histories demonstrates, the technique allows both short and long term postoperative follow-up to be carried out with ease and safety, so that a possible recurrence can be picked up later.
本文报道的两例左心房黏液瘤病例说明，超声心动图是一种无创、简单且相对准确的诊断方法，前提是采用不同的入射角，尤其是“主动脉根部-左心房”入射角。它特别适用于听诊时有二尖瓣杂音变化的病例，也适用于左心房非常大、原因不明的心力衰竭病例，甚至适用于表面上单纯的二尖瓣狭窄病例。此外，正如其中一个病例所示，该技术可轻松、安全地进行术后短期和长期随访，以便能在后期发现可能的复发情况。
