Papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign cardiac valve tumors that require careful management due to their propensity for embolization and resulting serious morbidity.
Papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign cardiac tumors. Although they have minimal hemodynamic effects, their propensity for embolization can result in serious morbidity. The pathophysiology and management of these tumors is the subject of this review.
Mariscalco et al. (Wed,) studied this question.