Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve revealed by an ischemic stroke. A case report of surgical intervention
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign primary cardiac tumor that can lead to serious embolic complications. We report a case in a 50-year-old man. As part of the etiological assessment of an ischemic stroke without sequelae, transthoracic echocardiography revealed a sessile mass on the mitral valve leaflet. Given the high embolic potential, the mass was surgically excised and histologically analyzed. The diagnosis of papillary fibroelastoma was then confirmed. The post-surgical course was favorable with no signs of tumor recurrence and good functioning of the mitral valve.
Authors: Redha LAKEHAL, Radouane BOUKARROUCHA
Language: English
Topic: Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404769367