Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Ascending Aorta

J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2019 Jan-Dec:7:2324709619840377. doi: 10.1177/2324709619840377.

Abstract

Papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign primary cardiac tumors. They are typically found on valvular surfaces, most commonly, the aortic valve. In this article, we report a case of papillary fibroelastoma arising from the sinotubular junction of the ascending aorta, a rare and unusual site causing an embolic stroke.

Keywords: ascending aorta; papillary fibroelastomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta / pathology*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Fibroma / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed