Related Experiment Videos
Left ventricular fibroma: echocardiographic diagnosis and successful surgical excision in three cases
I W Brown1, J P McGoldrick, A Robles
1National Heart Hospital, London, England.
Insights
This study details the successful surgical management of three children with left ventricular fibromas. Noninvasive imaging techniques like echocardiography proved crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Left ventricular fibromas are rare cardiac tumors, often asymptomatic in children.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, requiring advanced imaging modalities.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary for management.
Abstract:
The management of three patients with left ventricular fibromas is outlined. All were asymptomatic children. Routine chest radiography suggested cardiac masses. M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography were valuable adjuncts to conventional angiography in assessing these children. Electrocardiographic changes, present in all cases, were shown to regress postoperatively. We stress the importance of these noninvasive aids in the initial investigation and outline our operative methods of reconstruction.