Giant Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve
Joint Authors
Iezzi, Federica
di Summa, Michele
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fibroelastomas account for less than 10% of all cardiac tumours, representing the most common valvular and the second most common cardiac benign tumour, following myxomas.
Fibroelastomas are histologically benign; they can result in life-threatening complications such as stroke, acute valvular dysfunction, embolism, ventricular fibrillation, and sudden death.
Surgical resection should be offered to all patients who have symptoms and to asymptomatic patients who have pedunculated lesions or tumors larger than 1 cm in diameter.
Valve-sparing excision produces good long-term results in most instances.
We report our surgical experience of a giant fibroelastoma in the aortic valve.
American Psychological Association (APA)
di Summa, Michele& Iezzi, Federica. 2013. Giant Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496139
Modern Language Association (MLA)
di Summa, Michele& Iezzi, Federica. Giant Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496139
American Medical Association (AMA)
di Summa, Michele& Iezzi, Federica. Giant Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496139
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496139