Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma in left ventricular apex.
Papillary fibroelastoma (PF) is a rare benign heart tumor and represents less than 10% of primary cardiac tumors. It mainly affects the cardiac valves and is often discovered during open heart surgery or autopsy. We present a case of a patient who was detected with a left ventricular apex tumor during the evaluation of the transient ischemic attack. The patient underwent surgery, and subsequently, macroscopic and microscopic examination confirmed the diagnosis of PF.
Company Campins
María Margarita
MM
Department of Anatomical Pathology, Hospital Son Dureta, E-07014, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. mcompany5@hotmail.com
Antón
Ester
E
Enríquez
Fernando
F
Palmer
Juan
J
Serra
J Enrique
JE
Bonnìn
Oriol
O
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018218:Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome