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Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
Published on: October 28, 2020
"Left ventricular lipoma….. a rare case", case report
Fahad Shamsi1, Gurjyot Bajwa2, Hussam Ghalib2
1Heart & Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. drfahadshamsi@gmail.com.
Background:
A cardiac lipoma is a rare primary cardiac tumor. They are usually asymptomatic and carry a good prognosis. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) is the confirmatory investigation of choice.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of left ventricular lipoma in an asymptomatic patient, which was successfully treated with surgical resection.
Conclusion:
Cardiac lipomas are rare and are usually benign. There is no guideline on the management of cardiac lipomas and treatment is individualized.
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