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Incidental Left Ventricular Fibroma Detected During Pre-Participation Screening in a Young Athlete

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Primary cardiac fibromas are rare benign tumors that may carry arrhythmic risk. We report a case of cardiac fibroma that was incidentally detected in an 18-year-old athlete with echocardiography and MRI during routine pre-championship screening. Following multidisciplinary heart team discussion and shared decision-making, surgical excision was performed due to potential arrhythmic risk in the setting of high-intensity athletic activity.

Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

DOI: 10.37616/2212-5043.1485

Authors: Alya J. Al Hashmi, Meetha S. Al Ameri, Asna Ayoob, Hafsa Maryam, Fiza Halima

Institutions: Dubai Health Authority, Rashid 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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7142015154

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