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Transverse Sinus Mass Misinterpreted As The Source Of Cardiac Emboli
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  • Hassan Allam ,
  • Abdulhalim Kinsara,
  • Amtalkaliq Alrajawi,
  • Tareq Tuaima,
  • Shadwan Alfakih
Hassan Allam
King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah

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Abdulhalim Kinsara
Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, COM-WR, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
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Amtalkaliq Alrajawi
King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah
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Tareq Tuaima
King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah
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Shadwan Alfakih
King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah
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Abstract

Due to the proximity of the transvers sinus (TS) to the left atrial appendage (LAA) and pulmonary veins (PV), a mass in the TS can be misinterpreted as a LAA or PV thrombus, and considered as a source of emboli in a patient with stroke or TIA . The incorrect identification of a mass as a LAA thrombus would initiate unnecessary anticoagulation therapy or potentially, an evaluation for the excision of the mass if there is a concern about dislodgement . We are presenting a case illustrating this confusion and review the literature for similar cases.