Surgical removal of an exceedingly rare papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic wall causing unstable angina

Abstract

Difficult diagnosis is due to rarity of the case. TT or TE echocardiography is sufficient to make a correct diagnosis. The risk of embolism or coronary ostia occlusion should guide the decision for surgery.

Keywords: aorta and great vessels; aortic surgery; cardiac tumors.