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- Title
Papillary fibroelastoma arising from the coumadin ridge.
- Authors
Malik, Mahim; Shilo, Konstantin; Kilic, Ahmet
- Abstract
Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas (CPF) are rare cardiac tumors, mostly found on the valvular surfaces in the heart. These tumors are frond like in nature and are benign, intracardiac masses, rarely causing any hemodynamic disturbances. However, excision of these masses is indicated due to their propensity to embolize. We present a case report of the tumor found on the coumadin ridge, causing transient ischemic attacks in a patient. We performed complete excision of the tumor via median sternotomy on cardiopulmonary bypass support with cardiac arrest. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged on postoperative day 4. She has had complete resolution of her symptoms post excision. The diagnosis of the mass was confirmed on histological examination.
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Research, 2017, Vol 9, Issue 2, p118
- ISSN
2008-5117
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15171/jcvtr.2017.20