Key result
Surgical resection of multiple lipomata of the tricuspid valve and papillary muscle in an asymptomatic 34-year-old male resulted in an uneventful recovery with normal cardiac function at 1 month.
Why the study?
Cardiac lipomas are rare benign primary tumours often diagnosed incidentally, and whether asymptomatic patients should undergo surgery remains controversial.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Multimodality imaging is crucial for diagnosing rare multiple cardiac lipomata, and surgical resection is effective for preventing right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
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May support resection to prevent RVOT obstruction in rare tricuspid lipomas; leaves open optimal timing and long-term outcomes.
Zhao et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Multiple lipomata of the tricuspid valve and papillary muscle (n=1). Surgical resection was evaluated on Patient recovery and cardiac function. Surgical resection of multiple lipomata of the tricuspid valve and papillary muscle in an asymptomatic 34-year-old male resulted in an uneventful recovery with normal cardiac function at 1 month.
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