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Primary cardiac valve tumors.

F H Edwards1, D Hale, A Cohen

  • 1Department of Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Primary cardiac valve tumors are often benign papillary fibroelastomas, predominantly affecting males. Despite generally less aggressive behavior, surgical resection is recommended due to potential serious complications like neurological events.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Primary cardiac valve tumors are rare and their characteristics are not well-defined.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of these tumors is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics of primary cardiac valve tumors.
  • To compare the features of cardiac valve tumors with non-valvular cardiac tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of multi-institutional data from 1932 to 1990.
  • Review of patient demographics, tumor histology, clinical presentation, and outcomes.
  • Comparison with a cohort of non-valvular cardiac tumors.

Main Results:

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  • 56 valvular tumors in 53 patients were identified; average age 52 years, 79% male.
  • Papillary fibroelastoma was the most common type (41/56), followed by myxomas.
  • Tumors occurred with similar frequency across all four valves; mitral valve tumors were associated with higher rates of neurological symptoms or sudden death.
  • Cardiac valve tumors were more common in males and adults, more frequently benign, and asymptomatic compared to non-valvular tumors.

Conclusions:

  • Primary cardiac valve tumors, predominantly papillary fibroelastomas, exhibit distinct epidemiological and clinical features.
  • Despite a generally benign nature, their propensity for serious sequelae warrants surgical consideration.
  • Early diagnosis via echocardiography and subsequent surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes.