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Transthoracic echocardiogram demonstrated a 9.1 \u00d7 5.5\u2005cm left atrial mass attached to the fossa ovalis with moderate-to-severe obstruction to flow through the mitral valve. After a multidisciplinary discussion regarding maternal and fetal risks, a decision was made to proceed with intrapartum cardiac surgery, given the evidence of mitral inflow obstruction. The mass was successfully excised, and histology confirmed a cardiac myxoma. Postoperative course was uncomplicated, and a healthy baby girl was delivered at 39+1\/40 weeks\u2019 gestation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diagnosis and management of myxomas can be challenging in pregnancy. Symptoms can be misinterpreted as being normal in the setting of physiological changes associated with pregnancy. Surgical excision is necessary to prevent complications, including systemic embolization and haemodynamic deterioration. However, surgery is associated with significant maternal and fetal risks. 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