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Mitral valve tumor revealed by stroke

G Pinelli1, J P Carteaux, P M Mertes

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, CHU Nancy-Brabois, Nancy, France.

The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Papillary fibroelastomas, rare benign heart tumors, can cause strokes. Early diagnosis via transesophageal echocardiography and surgical removal or anticoagulation are key for managing embolic risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Valvular tumors are rare, often asymptomatic cardiac lesions.
  • They are typically benign but can lead to significant complications.

Observation:

  • A case of a small (less than 1 cm) mitral valve papillary fibroelastoma presenting as a stroke is described.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) demonstrated superior diagnostic capability compared to transthoracic echocardiography and MRI.

Findings:

  • Papillary fibroelastomas, despite their small size and benign nature, pose a substantial embolic risk.
  • The diagnosis was confirmed using advanced imaging techniques, highlighting TEE's efficacy.

Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent embolic events like stroke.

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  • Surgical excision is the recommended treatment to mitigate embolic risk.
  • Anticoagulation therapy presents a viable alternative for patients at high surgical risk.