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Papillary fibroelastoma involving the left ventricular wall
Jeffrey W Schoondyke1, Jonathan W Burress, Bahaeddin Shabaneh
1Department of Cardiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA.
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
|September 2, 2003
Summary
A rare cardiac tumor, papillary fibroelastoma (PFE), was discovered in a 71-year-old woman. Surgical excision was successful, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for cardiac masses.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cardiac masses require accurate diagnosis and management.
- Papillary fibroelastomas (PFEs) are rare primary cardiac tumors.
Observation:
- A 71-year-old woman presented with a newly detected cardiac murmur.
- Echocardiography identified a mobile mass on the left ventricle free wall.
Findings:
- Surgical excision revealed a 0.7 cm friable mass.
- Histopathology confirmed the mass as a papillary fibroelastoma (PFE).
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful surgical management of a left ventricular PFE.
- Early detection and surgical intervention are crucial for managing cardiac tumors like PFEs.