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  • Title: Incidental tricuspid valve fibroelastoma associated with patent foramen ovale in a young female: Straightforward diagnosis but controversial management.
    Author: Ruisanchez C, Alonso A, Carballo B, Gil A, Lerena P, Sarralde JA, Ruano FJ.
    Journal: Echocardiography; 2017 Sep; 34(9):1399-1400. PubMed ID: 28401594.
    Abstract:
    Papillary fibroelastoma is an uncommon primary cardiac tumor, predominantly associated with left-sided valvular endocardium. Affectation of tricuspid valve leaflets is rare, and management in asymptomatic patients remains controversial. We present a 30-year-old female referred for evaluation prior to bariatric surgery. A routine echocardiogram revealed a mobile cardiac mass attached to the tricuspid valve. A patent foramen ovale was also present. Tumor was surgically removed. Histology confirmed the definite diagnosis of a papillary fibroelastoma. In our case, the presence of a patent foramen ovale associated with the right-sided fibroelastoma was decisive in the decision for surgery.
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