Key result
Surgical removal of an unexpectedly located papillary fibroelastoma in the left ventricle of an asymptomatic 73-year-old man was successfully performed using an approach through the left atrium.
Case Report (n=1)
This case demonstrates the successful surgical removal of an aberrantly located papillary fibroelastoma in the left ventricle using an innovative approach through the left atrium.
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Rare LV papillary fibroelastoma found on routine echo in asymptomatic patient; leaves open questions on surveillance and intervention in comorbid populations.
Piber et al. (2025) conducted a case report in Papillary Fibroelastoma in the left ventricle (n=1). Surgical removal via left atrium was evaluated on Successful removal and histopathological confirmation. Surgical removal of an unexpectedly located papillary fibroelastoma in the left ventricle of an asymptomatic 73-year-old man was successfully performed using an approach through the left atrium.
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