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- Title
Giant right ventricle infiltrative lipoma—a surgical success report.
- Authors
Mizrahi, Michelle; Jimenez-Becerra, Silvia; Castro-Lozano, Guillermo E; Gómez-Sánchez, Mario
- Abstract
Benign primary cardiac tumours are rare, with lipomas accounting for <9% of them. Their presentation varies depending on the size and location of the tumour, with the majority of the cases being asymptomatic. We are presenting a case of an extremely rare primary heart-tumour infiltrating the right ventricle (RV) compromising its function. RV lipomas are so unusual that there are no clear treatment guidelines. In this case, we decided to treat the patient with surgical resection of the tumour. Although a total resection was not possible, due to the tumoural proximity to vital structures, a great portion of the tumour was removed, alleviating the patient's symptoms.
- Publication
Interactive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, 2020, Vol 31, Issue 2, p277
- ISSN
1569-9293
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/icvts/ivaa089