Key result
Surgical resection successfully treats a large nonvalvular papillary fibroelastoma presenting with vertigo and exertional dyspnea.
Why the study?
Papillary fibroelastomas typically arise from valvular structures, whereas nonvalvular cases are exceedingly rare and may present with diverse symptoms.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of multimodality imaging and surgical intervention for managing rare, large nonvalvular papillary fibroelastomas.
Alerts clinicians to atypical fibroelastoma presentations; single case leaves optimal management strategies open.
Background: Papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is an uncommon benign cardiac tumor, typically arising from valvular structures. Nonvalvular PFEs are exceedingly rare and may present with diverse symptoms. Case presentation: We present a case of a 46-year-old woman with positional vertigo and exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a mobile oval-shaped mass in the left ventricle. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging suggested a large papillary fibroelastoma. The tumor was successfully resected, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of thorough imaging and surgical intervention in managing large, nonvalvular PFEs, which, although rare, can lead to significant complications.
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Behjati et al. (2024) conducted a case report in Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma (n=1). Surgical resection was evaluated on Successful resection and histopathological confirmation. Surgical resection successfully treated a large nonvalvular papillary fibroelastoma in a 46-year-old woman presenting with vertigo and exertional dyspnea.
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