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Mitral valve fibroelastoma.

M E Gorton1, H Soltanzadeh

  • 1Department of Surgery, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines 50309.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|April 1, 1989
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Papillary fibroelastomas are rare heart tumors. This case highlights diagnosing a mitral valve papillary fibroelastoma in a living patient using echocardiography, leading to successful valve replacement.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Papillary fibroelastomas are rare, benign cardiac tumors.
  • Traditionally diagnosed post-mortem, echocardiography now enables in-vivo diagnosis.
  • Cardiac valvular involvement is a common characteristic.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with bilateral transient ischemic attacks.
  • Two-dimensional echocardiography and cardiac catheterization revealed a mitral valve tumor.
  • The tumor extensively involved the mitral valve and subvalvular apparatus.

Findings:

  • This represents the fifth documented case of a mitral valve papillary fibroelastoma in a living patient.
  • Surgical intervention involved mitral valve replacement with a bioprosthesis.
  • The patient experienced a complete resolution of symptoms post-surgery.

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Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of cardiac tumors via echocardiography is crucial.
  • Surgical management, including valve replacement, can be highly effective.
  • This case contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and management of papillary fibroelastomas.