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Which among the following is true about atrial myxoma?

A
Most common in right atrium
B
Rarely reoccurs after excision
C
Distant metastases are seen
D
More common in males
High-Yield Explanation
Atrial myxomas are the most common primary hea tumors, and 75-85% occurs in the left atrial cavity. The most common site of attachment is at the border of the fossa ovalis in the left atrium. Although atrial myxomas are typically benign, local recurrence due to inadequate resection or malignant change has been repoed. Two-dimensional echocardiography is the diagnostic procedure of choice. Most atrial myxomas are benign and can be removed by surgical resection.

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