Surgical excision of a rare papillary endocardial fibroma can be successfully performed while preserving the mitral valve, with 2D echocardiography being crucial for diagnosis.
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Supports feasibility of valve preservation in rare tumors; leaves open need for prospective validation of 2D echo-guided strategies.
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