Organized thrombus of the tricuspid valve mimicking valvular tumor.

Konishi, H; Fukuda, M; Kato, M; Misawa, Y; Fuse, K · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report on a case of organized thrombus of the tricuspid valve mimicking a valve tumor. Preoperative transesophageal echocardiography showed the mass to have originated from the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve. A pouch of the tricuspid valve and a ventricular septal defect were observed perioperatively, with the mass attached to the septal leaflet. Histologic examination revealed the mass to be an organized thrombus without tumor components.

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