Papillary fibroelastoma mimicking vegetation of the mitral valve

J Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2012 Dec;20(4):213-5. doi: 10.4250/jcu.2012.20.4.213. Epub 2012 Dec 31.

Abstract

Although cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is rare, it is the most common primary tumor of cardiac valves. The clinical presentation of these tumors varies from asymptomatic to embolic complications. We report an asymptomatic case of papillary fibroelastoma of mitral valve which was diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiography. The tumor was successfully resected by surgery.

Keywords: Mitral valve; Papillary fibroelastoma; Transthoracic echocardiography.

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  • Case Reports