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Papillary fibroelastoma arising from the coumadin ridge
Mahim Malik1, Konstantin Shilo2, Ahmet Kilic1
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
|July 26, 2017
Summary
Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas (CPF) are rare benign heart tumors. Surgical removal of this embolizing tumor on the coumadin ridge resolved transient ischemic attacks in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas (CPF) are rare, benign, intracardiac tumors.
- Typically found on heart valve surfaces, they rarely cause hemodynamic issues but pose an embolic risk.
Observation:
- A case of CPF on the coumadin ridge presenting as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is reported.
- The patient experienced TIAs attributed to the cardiac tumor.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision of the cardiac papillary fibroelastoma was performed via median sternotomy.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of CPF.
- The patient experienced a full recovery with symptom resolution post-surgery.
Implications:
- Surgical excision is a viable treatment for symptomatic cardiac papillary fibroelastomas.
- Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent serious embolic events.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare cardiac tumors in patients with embolic symptoms.
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