Giant and multiple cardiac papillary fibroelastomas masquerading as acute cerebrovascular events

Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign cardiac tumors. Their clinical significance results from their very high propensity for embolization. We present two such cases, which are rare regarding the size and multiplicity of these tumors.

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Published inRomanian journal of morphology and embryology Vol. 61; no. 3; pp. 947 - 951
Main Authors Teodoru, Cosmin Adrian, Preda, Maria Alexandra, Borugă, Veronica Mădălina, Şuţă, Marius Cristian, Dărăbuş, Diana Maria, Toth, Anita Emese, Al Barri, Leila, Cornea, Remus Florin, Grigorescu, Andrei Emanuel, Bonţe, Diana Camelia, Stanca, Simona, Feier, Horea Bogdan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Romania Academy of Medical Sciences, Romanian Academy Publishing House, Bucharest 01.07.2020
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Summary:Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign cardiac tumors. Their clinical significance results from their very high propensity for embolization. We present two such cases, which are rare regarding the size and multiplicity of these tumors.
ISSN:1220-0522
2066-8279
DOI:10.47162/RJME.61.3.36