Giant papillary fibroelastoma of the right atrium: an unusual presentation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Papillary fibroelastomas are small tumors of the valvular endocardium with a propensity to embolize. Fibroelastomas originating in the nonvalvular endocardium are rare. We report a giant papillary fibroelastoma of the right atrial septum presenting with hemodynamic compromise that resolved after surgical excision. The current literature and the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Neoplasms