Myxoma

A myxoma (New Latin from Greek muxa 'mucus') is a myxoid tumor of primitive connective tissue. It is most commonly found in the heart (and is the most common primary tumor of the heart in adults) but can also occur in other locations.

For the atrial subtype, see Atrial myxoma. For the virus, see Myxoma virus.
"Myxomatous" redirects here. Not to be confused with Myxomatosis.
Myxoma
Micrograph of an atrial myxoma. H&E stain.
SpecialtyOncology 
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