A Left Ventricular Papillary Fibroelastoma Presenting as an Acute Coronary Syndrome

[Display omitted] •PFEs are benign cardiac tumors with possible catastrophic embolic complications.•Echocardiography is the initial modality of choice in their diagnosis.•Surgical excision is warranted in symptomatic cases or if embolization is likely.

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Published in:CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2018-02, Vol.2 (1), p.24-26
Main Authors: Hakeem, Hisham, Argenziano, Michael, Katechis, Dennis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute coronary syndrome
Benign tumor
Cath Lab Conundrum
Left ventricular mass
Papillary fibroelastoma
Thromboembolism
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Summary:[Display omitted] •PFEs are benign cardiac tumors with possible catastrophic embolic complications.•Echocardiography is the initial modality of choice in their diagnosis.•Surgical excision is warranted in symptomatic cases or if embolization is likely.
ISSN:2468-6441
2468-6441
DOI:10.1016/j.case.2017.08.002