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MCQ 44

Q. Lipidic cells are characteristic of which cardiac tumor?
A. Papillary fibroelastomatosis
B. Atrial myxoma
C. Fibrosarcoma
D. Rhabdomyoma 
Answer: B. Atrial myxoma

 Atrial myxoma:
Most common benign cardiac tumour.
Most commonly seen in left atrium.
May be associated with Carney's complex.
Lipidic cells are characteristic of atrial myxoma.
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