Matsuo Y, Hanayama N, Hirasawa Y, Kawashima D. Excision of a cardiac papillary fibroelastoma with the use of a fiberscope.
J Card Surg 2007;
22:54-5. [PMID:
17239213 DOI:
10.1111/j.1540-8191.2007.00340.x]
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Abstract
Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma (CPF) is a histologically benign tumor that can cause a significant embolic event. CPF is usually located on the endocardium, and is found on valves in 90% of cases. We experienced an unusual case of CPF situated on a left ventricular anterolateral papillary muscle. An 84-year-old female who had developed cerebellum infarction five months previously underwent surgical resection of CPF. During surgical resection of the tumor, a fiberscope was useful for detecting the lesion, and allowed us to ensure complete resection with a good surgical view. Our experience encourages us to use the fiberscope when resecting other intracardiac masses, including thrombi.
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