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Right Ventricular Reconstruction After Complete Excision of a Huge Cardiac Fibroma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiac fibromas are rare, benign tumors predominantly seen in children, with few cases reported in young adults. Their management is extremely challenging and remains controversial, especially regarding giant cardiac fibroma. CASE SUMMARY: A 26-year-old asymptomatic woman was incidentally diagnosed with a large (114 × 67 mm) right ventricular fibroma via comprehensive imaging evaluation. She underwent successful complete surgical excision and right ventriculoplasty. Histopathology confirmed fibroma. Her postoperative recovery was uneventful, and over a 3-year follow-up period, she remained asymptomatic with no tumor recurrence and preserved right ventricular function. CONCLUSIONS: Complete resection of large cardiac fibromas is feasible with meticulous reconstruction, preserving function.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.105738

Authors: Sheng Yang, Lanlin Zhang, Songbo Dong, Shangdong Xu, Jun Zheng

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Anzhen Hospital

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: $850