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Pulmonary Artery Fibroelastoma Excision in a 67-Year-Old Female Patient Presented With a Chronic Cough
Raisa Bushra1, Jade Alice Loughran2, Amit Ranjan3
1Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Background:
Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare, benign cardiac tumor, most commonly found on left-sided heart valves. Right-sided involvement, particularly the pulmonary valve, is exceedingly rare but carries a high embolic risk.
Case Summary:
A 67-year-old woman presented with chronic cough and dyspnea. Imaging revealed a mobile pulmonary valve mass, initially suspected as vegetation. Further evaluation with echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging suggested fibroelastoma. Due to diagnostic challenge and high embolic risk, a diagnostic surgical excision was planned.
Discussion:
This case highlights diagnostic challenges and reinforces the importance of considering cardiac tumors in atypical presentations.
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