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Background: One of the most common cardiac tumors is myxoma. Despite its predominantly benign course, diverse cardiological, systemic as well as neurological complications have been reported. Case Report: We are the first from Poland to present the case of a patient with multiple central nervous system metastases associated with the left atrial myxoma. Various diagnostic, neuroradiological and histopathological procedures were described. The patient underwent cardiac surgery. Conclusions: Follow-up studies excluded the recurrence of the heart tumor and confirmed partial resolution of brain metastases. Nevertheless, subsequent neurological assessment was advised according to the literature data and possible late relapses mainly due to cerebral emboli.