Author(s): Lopes Cardoso, João ; Saleiro, Carolina ; Botelho, Ana ; E. Antunes, Pedro ; Gonçalves, Lino
Date: 2022
Origin: Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Subject(s): cardiac masses; cardiac magnetic resonance; multiple papillary fibroelastomas; echocardiography; imaging
Introduction: Papillary fibroelastomas (PFE) are a rare primary cardiac neoplasm, out of which multifocal PFE constitute a small minority of cases. These benign masses are commonly found on valvular surfaces, particularly the aortic valve. Clinical case: We present a patient with a history of embolic stroke and intra-cardiac masses. Multimodal imaging revealed multiple nodules with extensive intra-cardiac distribution. All nodules were successfully removed without valve dysfunction. Conclusion: This is a unique case of multiple PFE involving intracardiac cavities as well as all valvular structures.
