Multimodality Imaging of a Giant Aortic Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma

Papillary fibroelastomas (PFEs) are benign cardiac tumors arising from endocardium. They are commonly found on valvular surfaces and average 1.0–1.5 cm in size. Though often asymptomatic, PFEs can lead to potentially severe complications, primarily due to their embolic potential. Surgical resection...

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Main Authors: Nowell M. Fine, David A. Foley, Jerome F. Breen, Joseph J. Maleszewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/705101
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