2012Journal of Cardiovascular UltrasoundOpen access

Papillary Fibroelastoma Mimicking Vegetation of the Mitral Valve

Su Young Kim, Tae‐Ho Park, Dong-Yeol Lee, Dong Hyun Lee, Young–Rak Cho, Moo Hyun Kim, Young Dae Kim, Sook Hee Hong

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Although cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is rare, it is the most common primary tumor of cardiac valves. The clinical presentation of these tumors varies from asymptomatic to embolic complications. We report an asymptomatic case of papillary fibroelastoma of mitral valve which was diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiography. The tumor was successfully resected by surgery.

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Although cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is rare, it is the most common primary tumor of cardiac valves. The clinical presentation of these tumors varies from asymptomatic to embolic complications. We report an asymptomatic case of papillary fibroelastoma of mitral valve which was diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiography. The tumor was successfully resected by surgery.

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Although cardiac papillary fibroelastoma is rare, it is the most common primary tumor of cardiac valves. The clinical presentation of these tumors varies from asymptomatic to embolic complications. We report an asymptomatic case of papillary fibroelastoma of mitral valve which was diagnosed by transthoracic echocardiography. The tumor was successfully resected by surgery.

Key concepts: Papillary fibroelastoma, Medicine, Asymptomatic, Cardiac Tumors, Presentation (obstetrics), Mitral valve, Cardiology, Endocardium

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