Myxoma

Myxoma
Micrograph of an atrial myxoma. H&E stain.
SpecialtyOncology 

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.

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