CARDIAC PAPILLARY FIBROELASTOMA: A CASE WITH UNPRECEDENTED SPREAD

Authors

  • João Lopes Cardoso Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4037-0968
  • Carolina Saleiro Department of Cardiology, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Ana Botelho Department of Cardiology, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Pedro E. Antunes Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Lino Gonçalves Department of Cardiology, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48729/pjctvs.181

Keywords:

cardiac masses, cardiac magnetic resonance, multiple papillary fibroelastomas, echocardiography, imaging

Abstract

Introduction: Papillary fibroelastomas (PFE) are a rare primary cardiac neoplasm, out of which multifocal PFE constitute a small minority of cases. These benign masses are commonly found on valvular surfaces, particularly the aortic valve.

Clinical case: We present a patient with a history of embolic stroke and intra-cardiac masses. Multimodal imaging revealed multiple nodules with extensive intra-cardiac distribution. All nodules were successfully removed without valve dysfunction.

Conclusion: This is a unique case of multiple PFE involving intracardiac cavities as well as all valvular structures.

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Published

11-04-2022

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Lopes Cardoso J, Saleiro C, Botelho A, E. Antunes P, Gonçalves L. CARDIAC PAPILLARY FIBROELASTOMA: A CASE WITH UNPRECEDENTED SPREAD. Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 11 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];29(1):53-6. Available from: https://pjctvs.com/index.php/journal/article/view/181

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Vol. 29 No. 1 (2022): Jan - Mar

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