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Optimized Protocol for the Extraction of Proteins from the Human Mitral Valve
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[Mitral valve tumor].
Chahdi Hafsa1, Damiri Amal1, Oukabli Mohamed1
1Service d'Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologique, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|September 1, 2018
Summary
A rare cardiac tumor, papillary fibroelastoma, was diagnosed in a 69-year-old man presenting with dyspnea. Surgical removal and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of this benign heart tumor.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare primary benign cardiac tumor.
- These tumors can lead to severe embolic complications.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old man presented with dyspnea.
- Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a sessile mass on the mitral valve.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the cardiac mass was performed.
- Histological examination confirmed the mass as a papillary fibroelastoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention for cardiac tumors.
- Early detection and treatment of papillary fibroelastoma can prevent embolic events and improve patient outcomes.
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