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Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve in an 8-month-old infant

Hidajeta Begić1, Angelo Placci, Fernando Maria Picchio

  • 1Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Centre, Trnovac bb, 75,000 Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina. bbs.enes@bih.net.ba

European Journal of Pediatrics
|June 22, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Papillary fibroelastomas are rare pediatric cardiac tumors. This case highlights an 8-month-old infant diagnosed with a mitral valve papillary fibroelastoma via echocardiography.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Echocardiography

Background:

  • Papillary fibroelastomas are the third most common primary cardiac tumors in adults.
  • These tumors are exceptionally rare in the pediatric population.
  • Despite being histologically benign, they carry a high risk of severe complications.

Observation:

  • An 8-month-old female infant presented as asymptomatic.
  • Echocardiography revealed a papillary fibroelastoma.
  • The tumor was located on the mitral valve.

Findings:

  • The case details an extremely rare occurrence of a papillary fibroelastoma in an infant.
  • The tumor was identified incidentally through echocardiography.
  • The patient was asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Early detection of pediatric cardiac tumors is crucial.
  • Echocardiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing cardiac masses in infants.
  • Understanding the presentation of rare tumors in children aids in timely intervention and management.

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