Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum. Diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging.
A surgically proved case of lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum is demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging. The intensity on T1-weighted images and characteristic distribution of the lesion may make the diagnosis possible without surgical intervention.
Fisher
M S
MS
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140.
Edmonds
P R
PR
D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006346:Heart Septum; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged