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Multiple cardiac papillary fibroelastomas: a case report and review of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas (PFEs) are the most common benign cardiac tumors and are typically solitary. PFEs affecting both sides of the heart are exceptionally rare, with only four cases reported in the literature. Herein, we report a case of a 63-year-old male presenting with signs and symptoms of embolic strokes and an embolism in the coronary arteries. An echocardiogram showed multiple masses on both the mitral and tricuspid valve leaflets. Because of the risk of embolism, he underwent successful valve-sparing surgical resection without complications. The follow-up echocardiogram at 6 months showed no recurrence and competence of both the mitral and tricuspid valves with minimal regurgitation.

Source: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2025.1455947

Authors: Mostafa Ali, Mohammad Alomari, Magdy M. El-Sayed Ahmed, Pankaj Garg, Anthony N. Pham, Si M. Pham

Institutions: Mayo Clinic in Florida, Zagazig University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801