Intra cardiac mass--a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma.

AIM: We report an unusual case of previously healthy post partum woman who had presented with congestive cardiac failure. She had no significant past history.

METHOD: She underwent cardiac evaluation. Echo showed severe left ventricular dysfunction and multiple mobile masses in the left ventricle. Cardiac MRI was done to assess the intracardiac mass.

RESULT: Cardiac MRI helped in differentiating clot from intra cardiac tumor. She was effectively treated with anticoagulants.

CONCLUSION

Cardiac MRI is a useful investigative modality to differentiate intracardiac tumor and clot and helps in guiding the management.