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Left ventricular papillary fibroelastoma with coronary embolization.

A Mazzucco1, U Bortolotti, G Thiene

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Padova Medical School, Italy.

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A patient survived acute myocardial infarction caused by a left ventricular papillary fibroelastoma. This rare cardiac tumor was detected using 2-D echocardiography and successfully removed.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Left ventricular papillary fibroelastomas are rare cardiac tumors.
  • Coronary artery embolization is a potential complication of cardiac tumors.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with acute myocardial infarction.
  • 2-D echocardiography revealed a left ventricular papillary fibroelastoma.

Findings:

  • The patient's myocardial infarction was attributed to coronary embolization from the papillary fibroelastoma.
  • Surgical excision of the tumor was performed successfully.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering cardiac tumors in the differential diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

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  • Early detection and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with cardiac tumors.