Multiple microthrombi on a papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve.

Chavanon, Olivier; Hlal, Monsef; Bakkali, Abderhamane; Dessertaine, Géraldine; Haffner-Dubus, Claire; Lantuejoul, Sylvie; Boignard, Aude · Ann Thorac Surg · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a cardiac papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve resected by simple shaving the pedicle. The macroscopic view showed a jelly-like aspect, with the classical appearance of a sea anemone under water, with multiple slender fronds and numerous little submillimetric thrombi disseminated among the branches of the tumor.

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