Papillary fibroelastoma: report of seven cases

The papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is a benign heart tumor, mainly found in the valves. Most tumors are asymptomatic, but when present, they are nonspecific or related to embolic phenomena. They are usually diagnosed at routine imaging studies or valve surgery and autopsies. Its treatment is controve...

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Published in:	Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia Vol. 98; no. 3; pp. e59 - e61
Main Authors:	Mendes, Lucas Cronemberger Maia, Melo Neto, Jônatas, Souza, Jonathan Batista, Correia, Edileide de Barros, Zamorano, Mabel de Moura Barros, Silva, Lílian Mary da
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil 01-03-2012
Subjects:	Adult Aged Asymptomatic Diseases - therapy Female Fibroma - diagnostic imaging Fibroma - surgery Heart Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Heart Neoplasms - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Papillary Muscles - diagnostic imaging Ultrasonography
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Summary:	The papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is a benign heart tumor, mainly found in the valves. Most tumors are asymptomatic, but when present, they are nonspecific or related to embolic phenomena. They are usually diagnosed at routine imaging studies or valve surgery and autopsies. Its treatment is controversial, due to its rarity. We describe seven PFE cases diagnosed and treated at our institution between 1989 and 2010, which constitutes the largest national case series study of this pathology to date.
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ISSN:	1678-4170