Peripheral Edema & A Striking X-Ray

A man presents with new peripheral edema. His Chest X-Ray shows a surprising finding. Explore the diagnosis of a rare cardiac anomaly.

Giant right atrium


A man presented with new peripheral edema. What diagnosis does his chest X-ray suggest?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Superior vena cava syndrome
Dilated thoracic aorta
Right middle lobe pneumonia
Cardiac tamponade
Giant right atrium

Cardiomegaly, Echocardiography, Giant right atrium, Peripheral edema, Right-sided heart failure

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