Inflammatory pseudotumor of the heart causing aortic regurgitation.

Krishna, L; Ng, W L; Chachlani, N · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumor is a tumor-like reactive lesion of unknown etiology that rarely affects the heart. We describe an unusual case of a cardiac inflammatory pseudotumor that involved the aortic valve and caused regurgitation in a 62-year-old man. The lesion was excised and the aortic valve was replaced, resulting in a favorable outcome for the patient.

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