Why the study?
Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare benign cardiac tumor typically seen in adults and located on the left side of the heart.
Population
An otherwise healthy 2-year-old female with a harsh holosystolic murmur
Design
Case report
Key result
Surgical resection of a rare, large tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma in a 2-year-old female successfully restored valve function and resulted in an asymptomatic status at follow-up.
Authors
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Consider in differential for pediatric harsh holosystolic murmurs; extends known papillary fibroelastoma spectrum to young children and right-sided valves.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Reports a rare case of a right-sided papillary fibroelastoma causing valvular dysfunction in a 2-year-old child, successfully treated with surgical resection.
Perez-Kersey et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma (n=1). Surgical resection and valve reconstruction was evaluated on Post-operative clinical and echocardiographic status. Surgical resection of a rare, large tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma in a 2-year-old female successfully restored valve function and resulted in an asymptomatic status at follow-up.