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Endocardial Hemangioma of the Right Ventricle: Complete Excision With Right Ventricular Restoration
Masanori Hirota1, Takanori Suezawa1, Yasuyuki Kobayashi1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan.
Insights
Complete surgical removal of primary cardiac tumors is advised. This case highlights the successful excision of a right ventricular endocardial hemangioma while preserving cardiac function and tricuspid valve competence.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary cardiac tumors are rare and can occur in any heart chamber.
- Complete tumor excision is generally recommended due to potential malignancy.
- Minimizing functional deterioration post-surgery is crucial.
Abstract:
Primary cardiac tumor can arise from any location in the right and left cardiac chamber. Complete excision is generally recommended because of uncertainty regarding malignancy; however it is important to minimize the resultant functional deterioration after surgery. We report a case of endocardial hemangioma (4 × 3 × 3 cm) on the free wall of the right ventricle, located between the anterior and posterior papillary muscles. We describe details of the procedure to preserve the right ventricular volume and competence of the tricuspid valve.
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