A woman was referred to the ultrasound department for an…
A woman was referred to the ultrasound department for an ultrasound of her upper abdomen. The sonographer obtained the sagittal image above. What is the most likely diagnosis based on the sonographic appearance of the lesion in the image?
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A 50-year-old female presents to the clinic with complaints of intermittent palpitations that have been occurring for the past month. She describes the palpitations as a “fluttering” or “racing” sensation in her chest, lasting for 1-2 minutes at a time, occurring primarily at rest or during times of increased stress. She denies chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Her medical history includes hypertension, obesity, and a 15-pack-year smoking history. She takes an ACE inhibitor for her hypertension and uses over-the-counter caffeine-containing products regularly. Her family history is significant for heart disease, with her father having a myocardial infarction at age 55. On examination, her blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg, heart rate is 78 bpm, and her physical exam is otherwise unremarkable. Which is most likely contributing to this patient’s palpitations?
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